Neighborhood Guide - Central City, City of Chicago
Community Overview
(Zip Codes 60605, 60606, 60607, 60610).Central City neighborhoods include the communities of the Loop/North Loop, West Loop, Burnham Park/South Loop, Printers Row, Dearborn Park, and Central Station. Natural features include the Chicago River. The Loop area features a wide variety of retail establishments, including the downtown Marshall Fields, along State Street and Michigan Avenue. Housing styles range from apartments and condominiums to townhouses and single family homes. Public schools in the area include Whitney Young Magnet High School, Jones Metropolitan High School, Byrd Community Academy and Ogden Elementary. Private schools in the area include the Latin School of Chicago, Children of Peace School, and Francis Xavier Warde School.
Chicago School District 299
1819 W. Pershing Rd.
Chicago, IL 60609
773-535-8000
School System Statistics
: 544 schools in district. PreK-12th. grades. 414,396 students enrolled. 23,523 classroom teachers. Student/Teacher Ratio - 21.7:1 (Elementary); 20.2:1 (Secondary). 55.4% of teachers with a Bachelor's Degree only. 44.6% of teachers with a Graduate Degree. Per Pupil Cost - $7,102.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language, Early Childhood, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Counseling, Tutoring, Preschool Screening, PTA.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): Third Grade Reading - 177. Third Grade Math - 225. Third Grade Writing - 16.7. Fourth Grade Science - 179. Fourth Grade Social Studies - 180. Sixth Grade Reading - 162. Sixth Grade Math - 221. Sixth Grade Writing - 20.5. Seventh Grade Science - 200. Seventh Grade Social Studies - 186. Eighth Grade Reading - 177. Eighth Grade Math - 226. Eighth Grade Writing - 22.4. Tenth Grade Reading - 160. Tenth Grade Writing - 23.5. Tenth Grade Math - 190. Eleventh Grade Science - 210. Eleventh Grade Social Studies - 190. Composite ACT - 17.1. High School Graduation Rate - 65.2%.
State Report Cards - Web Site Address: http://chicago.digitalcity.com/community/schools/schools.htm
Magnet School Programs
: Application periods are November 15-January 16 for the High Schools and November 15-December 16 for the Elementary and Middle Schools. Information about Magnet School programs is available in the school system's publication "Options for Knowledge," which can be obtained at any local school or from the district office (magnet school descriptions below have been taken from this publication).Area Schools:
Jones Metropolitan High. 606 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60605, 773-534-8600.
Magnet Programs: Magnet Programs: Majors in Banking and Economics, Hotel/Motel Management, Paralegal, Marketing, Word Processing, Executive Assistant, Medical Assistant, Academy of Finance and Accounting (Grades 11-12).
Whitney Young Magnet High. 211 S. Laflin Ave., Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7500.
Magnet Programs: Academic High School, 6-year program offering gifted & talented students a chance to move through course material at their own pace. Students stay with their age-group peers throughout the six years and lab courses start in the seventh grade. Program for grades 7-12, testing is required, call school for information.
Near North Career Magnet High. 1450 N. Larabee St., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8330.
Magnet Programs: Magnet Programs: Architecture, Auto Mechanics, Combined Metals, Graphic Arts, Horticulture, Restaurant Management, and Career Preparation (Data Processing, Opthalmology, and Hotel-Restaurant Management).
Whitney Young Magnet High. 211 S. Laflin Ave., Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7500.
Magnet Programs: Academic High School, 6-year program offering gifted & talented students a chance to move through course material at their own pace. Students stay with their age-group peers throughout the six years and lab courses start in the seventh grade. Program for grades 7-12, testing is required, call school for information.
Ogden Elementary. 24 W. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8110.
Magnet Programs: Pre-International Baccalaureate (PIB) Program (prepares academically able Junior High students for the International Baccalaureate High School Program). Testing is required (773-534-8230 for information).
Franklin Fine Arts Magnet School. 225 W. Evergreen Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8510.
Magnet Programs: Fine Arts. Specialty areas: Performing and Creative Arts.
Byrd Community Academy. 363 W. Hill St., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8430.
Magnet Programs: Math/Communications Magnet Program. Specialty areas: Math, Fine Arts, Computer & Science Lab, Hands-On Science, Learning Styles. As a community academy, priority for enrollment goes to children living within the school's attendance boundaries.
Jenner Elementary. 1009 N. Cleveland Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8440.
Magnet Programs: Specialty school (designed to enhance the programs offered at selected neighborhood schools) - emphasis on fine arts. Students are accepted on a space available basis. Application dates: December 15 - January 16.
Manierre Elementary. 1420 N. Hudson Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8456.
Magnet Programs: Communications Arts: Drama, Video Production, Journalism, and Desktop Publishing.
Schiller Elementary. 640 W. Scott St., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8490.
Magnet Programs: Open Enrollment school (allows enrollment from students within a five mail radius of the school, space-permitting).
Galileo Scholastic Academy. 820 S. Carpenter, Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7020.
Magnet Programs: Magnet School - Area of emphasis: Math/Science & Technology, Band.
Jefferson Elementary. 1522 W. Fillmore St., Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7305.
Magnet Programs: Open Enrollment school (allows enrollment from students within a five mail radius of the school, space-permitting).
Andrew Jackson Language Academy. 1340 W. Harrison, Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7000.
Magnet Programs: Foreign Language Magnet School - aiming at proficiency in foreign language (French, Spanish, Italian & Russian).
Skinner Classical School. 111 S. Throop St., Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7790.
Magnet Programs: Classical School (program for students with high academic potential, provides an accelerated and highly structured program of instruction in math, science, social studies, foreign language, and the humanities.
Riis Elementary. 1018 S. Lytle St., Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7120.
Truth Elementary. 12443 N. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8120.
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Latin School of Chicago* |
59 W. North Blvd. |
312-573-4500 |
PreK - 12th. |
$7965 (K), $9165 (Elem.), $11,500 (M.S./H.S) |
Francis Xavier Warde School - Old St. Patrick* |
700 W. Adams |
312-466-0700 |
PreK - 3rd. |
$3725 |
Francis Xavier Warde School - Holy Name* |
751 N. State St. |
312-466-0700 |
PreK-K, 4th. - 8th. grades. |
$3725 |
Children of Peace - Holy Family Campus* |
1029 S. May St. |
312-421-6200 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1600 |
Harvard School - Early Childhood Center* |
1500 S. Indiana |
312-786-1485 |
PreK. |
$4000-$4600 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Lake Shore Prep School |
300 W. Hill St. |
312-266-2020 |
Infant to Elem. School |
7:30 - 6:00 |
$3276 - $8316. |
Early Learning Foundations Inc. |
1455 N. Clark |
312-787-9021 |
2 to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$80-$120 |
Wayman Day Care Center |
511 W. Elm St |
312-943-2120 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. |
St. Chrysostom's Day School |
1424 N. Dearborn |
312-642-3422 |
22 months to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$1375 (Just Tots), $3410 (3 year old preschool) |
The Honey Tree Child Care |
201 N. Wells |
312-553-9100 |
6 weeks to 6 |
7:00 - 7:00 |
$230 (I, T); $195 (P) |
Melrose School |
226 W. Schiller |
312-266-3381 |
3 to 13 |
8:00 - 5:30 |
$108 |
The Honey Tree Child Care |
1325 S. State St. |
312-913-9060 |
6 weeks to 6 |
7:00 - 7:00 |
$230 (I, T); $195 (P) |
Teddy Bear Downtown Day Care & Learning Center |
150 S. Wacker Dr. |
312-641-2327 |
2 to 6 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$135*$150** (Toilet-trained*/non toilet-trained**) |
Alphabet Campus |
185 N. Wabash Ave., Lobby 3 |
312-641-2223 |
2 to 12 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
$125. School-age program only during summer. |
C.C.C. Learning Center |
610 S. Canal |
312-353-8687 |
15 months to 5 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$112 (T); $102 (2); $99 (P, K) |
C.C.C. Learning Center |
78 W. Van Buren |
312-427-3342 |
15 months to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$112 (T); $102 (2); $99 (P, K) |
C.C.C. Learning Center |
219 S. Dearborn |
312-353-8687 |
6 weeks to 15 months |
7:00 - 5:30 |
$146 (I) |
St. Matthew Day Care Center |
1000 N. Orleans St. |
773-944-3403 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
No cost for program. Parents must be working and/or in school full-time. |
Recreation
Lincoln Park - Chicago Park District
2045 Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL 60610
708-294-4750
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields, Fieldhouse, Ice Rink(s), Swimming Pool(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Fitness, Music.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Fitness, Yoga, Music.
Sheridan Park - Chicago Park District
910 S. Aberdeen St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-294-4717
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Handball/Racquetball, Fieldhouse, Auditorium/Stage, Basketball Court(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Teen Club, Gymnastics, Hockey.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Basketball.
Other Services: Preschool.
Young Park - Chicago Park District
210 S. Loomis St.
Chicago, IL 60606
312-733-7200
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Volleyball Court(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming, Softball, Gymnastics, Volleyball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Tennis, Swimming, Softball, Volleyball.
Seward Park - Chicago Park District
375 W. Elm St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-294-4727
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pools, Assembly Hall, Kitchen.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Music.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Music.
Stanton Park - Chicago Park District
640 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-294-4733
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Spray Pool, Fieldhouse, Auditorium, Kitchen.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming.
Union Park - Chicago Park District
1501 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60606
312-294-4736
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Track, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Auditorium/Stage, Kitchen, Spray Pool, Shuffleboard.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Soccer, Football, Tennis, Basketball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Tennis, Basketball.