An expose of some of the best elementary schools in Chicago
There is no doubt that elementary school is the most important time for your children to be educated and establish their lifelong learning skills. The Chicago Public School system has some first-rate elementary schools to help get your little ones on the right track. At High Fidelity Realty, we used Illinois Report Card to rank these top schools in our favorite neighborhoods. Take a look at their curriculum and see which school fitness your child best!
Coonley Elementary
Coonley Elementary School, located in the North center neighborhood at 4046 N. Leavitt St., services students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Their rating with IRC is commendable, with a curriculum specializing in Mathematics and English with additional focus on the Arts. With an average class size of 19 students per faculty, their standardized testing scores are far above average for the state of Illinois. According to their website, school specific initiatives include regional gifted and special education magnet cluster programs.
Mayer Elementary
Mayer Elementary School, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood at 2250 N Clifton Ave., services students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Their rating with IRC is commendable, with a curriculum specializing in English and Mathematics with elevated services in the school library and guidance counseling. With an average of 19 students per faculty, their standardized testing scores are far above average for the state of Illinois. According to their website, school specific initiatives include Montessori for grade Pre-K through 4th and International baccalaureate for grades 6th through 8th.
Ravenswood Elementary
Ravenswood Elementary School, located in the Ravenswood neighborhood at 4332 N. Paulina St., services students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Their rating with the IRC is commendable, with a curriculum specializing in Fine and Applied Arts and Mathematics. With an average of 19 students per faculty, their standardized testing scores are above average for the state of Illinois. According to their website, school specific initiatives include an integrated Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Program and a strong focus on social and emotional wellbeing.
Waters Elementary
Waters Elementary School, located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood at 4540 N. Campbell Ave., services students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Their rating with the IRC is commendable, with a curriculum specializing in Mathematics, Science, and the Arts. With an average of 19 students per faculty, their standardized testing scores are above average for the state of Illinois. According to their website, school specific initiatives include Environmental Science and a robust extracurricular program. Waters Elementary School has been distinguished as a Green Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education for school sustainability.
Skinner North Elementary
Skinner North Elementary School, located in the Streeterville neighborhood at 640 W. Scott St., services students from kindergarten through 8th grade . Their rating with IRC is commendable, with a curriculum specializing in Mathematics, Science, Spanish, and the Arts. With an average class size of 18 students per faculty, their standardized testing scores are above average for the state of Illinois. According to their website, school specific initiatives include curriculum equity, free wifi for students, and healthy lunch programs.
This is just a small collection of the excellent institutions that Chicago Public Schools have to offer. Each has their own advantages and tract of cultivating the intelligence of the next generation. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere within the CPS school district, give High Fidelity Realty a call today to start your home search!