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Far North Lakefront - City of Chicago, Neighborhood Guide

Community Overview (Zip Codes 60626, 60640, 60645, 60659, 60660).

This area includes the neighborhoods of Uptown (Margate Park); Edgewater (Andersonville, Lakewood/Balmoral); Bowmanville; Rogers Park, and West Rogers Park. Much of the housing in the Uptown, Margate Park and West Rogers Park area is rental. In most of the other neighborhoods, housing styles range from bungalows to townhouses and larger single family homes. Public schools in the area include Walt Disney Magnet School, Rogers School, and Sullivan, Senn and Lake View High Schools. Private schools locally include St. Gregory School and Preschool, Gordon Tech. High School, Edgewater Primary, St. Scholastica High School, and St. Gertrude's 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:

Sullivan High School. 6631 N. Bosworth Ave., Chicago, IL 60626, 773-534-2000

Magnet Programs: Paideia program - grades 7-12 (high expectation liberal arts and science curriculum, using the Socratic seminar to help develop students' abilities for thought and self-expression); Electronic Piano Lab.

Senn Metropolitan High School. 5900 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60660, 773-534-2365

Magnet School: Liberal Arts & Technology focus.

Mather High School. 5835 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 773-534-2350

Magnet Programs: Intermodal Transportation, Computer Science; Performing Arts; Orchestra, Band & Chorus, Wellness & Sports Science.

Arai Middle School. 900 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL 60640, 773-534-2610

Magnet Program: Career Opportunities.

Stone Scholastic Academy. 6239 N. Leavitt St., Chicago, IL 60659, 773-534-2045

Magnet School: Scholastic Academy (strong emphasis on language arts and math, with an enriched program in a selected area of art, music, science, foreign language or language arts.

Decatur Classical School. 7030 N. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL 60645, 773-534-2201

Magnet School: Classical School (program aimed at providing a challenging liberal arts curriculum for students with high academic potential; admissions testing is required, 773-534-2201 for information).

Solomon Elementary. 6206 N. Hamlin Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 773-534-5227

Magnet Programs: Creative Writing, Reading, Computers, and Math Labs.

Rogers Elementary. 7345 N. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60645, 773-534-2125

Magnet Programs: Computer Reading and Math (Grades 1-3).

Stockton Elementary. 4420 N. Beacon St., Chicago, IL 60640, 773-534-2450

Magnet Programs: Creative Dramatics (Grades 1-5).

Gale Community Academy. 1631 W. Jonquil Terrace, Chicago, IL 60626, 773-534-2100

Magnet Programs: Specialty Areas: Computer, Fine Arts, Science, Year-Round Education. As a community academy, Gale provides comprehensive instruction in reading and math, with an enriched curriculum in a selected area. The school serves students within its attendance area and has no racial guidelines.

Kilmer Elementary. 6700 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago, IL 60626, 773-534-2115

Magnet Program: Paideia Program (high expectation liberal arts and science curriculum, including the Socratic seminar, which is designed to enhance the students' abilities for thought and self-expression).

Boone Elementary. 6710 N. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60645, 773-534-2160

Magnet Programs: Study of cultures, art, music and French enrichment.

Jamieson Elementary. 5650 N. Mozart St., Chicago, IL 60659, 773-534-2395

Magnet Program: (Grades 4-6) Reading, Language Arts, and Math Achievement Skills Center (individualized instruction, enrichment, remedial skill reinforcement and/or drill activities for children needing more instruction in reading and/or math).

G. Armstrong Elementary. 2111 W. Estes Ave., Chicago, IL 60645, 773-534-2150

Attucks Elementary. 3813 Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60645, 773-535-1270

Clinton Elementary. 6110 N. Fairfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 773-534-2025

Goudy Elementary. 5120 N. Winthrop Ave., Chicago, IL 60640, 773-534-2480

McCutcheon Elementary. 4421 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60640, 773-535-0560

McPherson Elementary. 4728 N. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60640, 773-534-2625

Peirce Elementary. 1423 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL 60660, 773-534-2440

Stewart Elementary. 4525 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago, IL 60640, 773-535-2640

Swift Elementary. 5900 N. Winthrop Ave., Chicago, IL 60660, 773-534-2695

Trumbull Elementary. 5200 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60640, 773-534-2430

Field Elementary. 7019 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60626, 773-534-2030

Jordan Elementary. 7414 N. Wolcott, Chicago, IL 60626. 773-534-2220

Hayt Elementary. 1518 W. Granville Ave., Chicago, IL 60660, 773-508-4040

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

St. Gregory High School

1677 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

773-907-2100

9th. - 12th.

$3300

IDA Crown Jewish Academy

2828 W. Pratt Blvd.

773-973-1450

9th. - 12th.

$6550

Forest Academy Chicago Campus

6512 N. California

773-743-8077

K. - 12th.

 

Prologue School

1105 W. Lawrence Ave.

773-728-7221

Age 16 & up

$240

Rogers Park Montessori School*

1244 W. Thorndale Ave.

773-271-1700

Toddler - 6th.

$3484-$7750

Chicago Waldorf School

1651 W. Diversey

773-327-0079

PreK - 8th.

$4800

St. Hilary School

5614 N. Fairfield Ave.

773-561-5885

PreK - 8th.

$1925

Northside Catholic Academy - St. Henry Campus

6325 N. Hoyne Ave.

773-274-5227

6th. - 8th.

$2465

Northside Catholic Academy - St. Gertrude Campus

6216 N. Glenwood Ave.

773-743-6277

PreK - 5th.

$2465

Northside Catholic Academy - St. Gregory Campus

1643 W. Brym Mawr Ave.

773-907-2094

PreK - 8th.

$2465

Northside Catholic Academy - St. Ita Campus

5525 Magnolia Ave.

773-271-2008

PreK - 8th.

$2465

St. Thomas of Canterbury School

4827 N. Kenmore Ave.

773-271-8655

PreK - 5th.

$1500

Our Lady of Lourdes School*

4641 N. Ashland Ave.

773-561-9348

PreK - 8th.

$2150

St. Philip Lutheran

2500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

773-561-9830

PreK - 8th.

$2050

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

Busy Beaver

1329 W. Loyola

773-761-2522

2 to 12

6:30 - 6:30

$72.50 - $77.50. $28 (SA)

Busy Beaver Too

7101 Greenview

773-743-1106

2 to 12

6:30 - 6:30

$72.50

Family Matters

7731 N. Marshfield

773-465-6011

5 to 12

2:30 - 6:30 PM

$50

Northshore Academy for Children

6711 N. Sheridan Rd.

773-743-4744

2 to 6

7:30 - 6:00

$90 - $100

Little People's Day Care & Kindergarten

7612 N. Rogers

773-761-2305

2 to 6

7:00 - 6:00

$77 (P), $50 (SA)

Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center

3003 W. Touhy

773-761-9100

2 1/2 to 5

7:30 - 6:00

 

ABC Academy

2714 W. Pratt

773-338-1033

2 to 10

6:30 - 6:00

$85

Congregation K.I.N.S. Nursery School/Kinderland

2800 W. North Shore Ave.

773-761-4000

2 to 10

7:00 - 6:30

$130

Little Angels Day Care Center

6407 N. Maplewood

773-338-9770

2 to 6

6:00 - 6:00

$85

High Ridge YMCA Day Care Center

2424 W. Touhy Ave.

773-262-8300

2 to 7

 

$90 - $95

Kasser's Montessori Children's House

2449 W. Peterson

773-878-7588

3 to 6

8:30 - 3:30

$2900 (PM P.S.), $3300 (AM P.S.), $3400 (PM K-ext. AM hours T-F), $4000 (Morning K- ext. PM hours T-F

Children's Playhouse

3342 W. Bryn Mawr

773-478-3888

3 to 6

6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

$70

Feinhandler Preschool

5800 N. Kimball

773-539-2202

2 1/2 to 5

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

 

Winthrop Day Care Center

4848 N. Winthrop Ave.

773-878-3210

3 to 5

7:30 - 5:30

Title XX program. Sliding scale fees.

Kids Kastle Day Care

4550 N. Clarendon

773-878-4854

2 to 6

6:30 - 6:30

$70

Christopher House - Lakeside Day Care Center

1100 W. Lawrence

773-769-4540

3 months to 12

7:30 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees.

McCormick After-school Program - Chicago Boys/Girls Club

4835 N. Sheridan Rd.

773-989-0222

6 to 12

After-school

 

Greenview Children's Center

1507 W. Sunnyside

773-728-1777

6 to 14

End of school - 6:00

Sliding scale fees.

Northside YWCA Day Care Center

5244 N. Lakewood Ave.

773-271-6120

2 1/2 to 5

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees.

The Crayon Campus

1754 W. Devon Ave.

773-262-1166

2 to 10

6:00 - 6:00

$125

Truman College Child Development Center

1145 W. Wilson

773-907-4740

3 to 5

8:00 - 4:00

$65 - $100 (Sliding scale). Subsidized care for parents who qualify

Eyes on the Future Child Care Center

1329 W. Loyola Ave.

773-973-0771

6 weeks to 12

7:00 - 6:00

$150 (I, T); $110 (2); $95 (P); $45 (SA, school year)

Loyola University-Chicago Preschool/Day Care

1052 W. Loyola Ave.

773-508-3444

2 to 5

7:30 - 6:00

$660 (2), $625 (P). Monthly rates.

Howard Area Early Childhood Center

7638 N. Paulina

773-262-4309

3 to 5

7:00 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees.

Christopher House - Lakeshore

850 W. Eastwood Ave.

773-271-9403

3 to 5

7:30 - 5:30

Title XX program. Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school.

Rogers Park Lutheran Day Care Center

1701 W. Morse Ave.

773-854-1673

3 to 12

7:30 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school.

Lake Shore School

5611 N. Clark

773-561-6707

2 to 5

6:45 - 6:00

$85 (toilet-trained); $120 (non toilet-trained).

George's Sunshine Preschool & Kindergarten

2100 W. Devon Ave.

773-764-9815

2 to 7

6:30 - 6:00

$85

St. Phillip Lutheran Preschool

2500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

773-561-7566

2 to 5

7:00 - 6:00

$105

Recreation

Berger Park - Chicago Park District

6205-47 N. Sheridan Rd.

Chicago, IL 60660

773-465-3838

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Cultural Center, Meeting Rooms.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Ballet, Fitness (16 years & up), Piano, Gymnastics, Music, Reading/Stories.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Acting, Fitness, Jazz Improvization, Piano.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.

Other Services: Preschool.

Clarendon Community Center - Chicago Park District

4501 N. Clarendon Ave.

Chicago, IL 60640

773-561-1274

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Sports Fields, Ice Rink(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Teen Club (Fridays, 6:30-8 PM), Boxing, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football, Ice Skating, Music, Reading/Stories.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Boxing, Cheerleading, Open Gym, Volleyball.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Noontime program, 3rd Thursday of each month.

Other Services: Child Care (School age after-school program), Preschool.

Margate Park - Chicago Park District

4921 N. Marine Dr.

Chicago, IL 60640

773-561-9809

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Gym(s), Meeting Rooms, Handicapped Accessible, Outdoor Playground(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Parent & Tots (18 months-2 years), Play Group (3 years & up), Preschool Gym, Gymnastics, Football, Baseball, Softball, Music, Reading/Stories.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Basketball, Football, Volleyball.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped.

Special Services: Adapted Equipment (Wheelchair Basketball, 17 years & up)

Other Services: Child Care (School age after-school program), Preschool.

Emmerson Playground - Chicago Park District

1830 W. Granville Ave.

Chicago, IL 60660

773-743-3170

Equipment/Physical Features: Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Fitness.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Fitness.

Other Services: Preschool.

Brands Park - Chicago Park District

3259 N. Elston Ave.

Chicago, IL 60660

773-463-3759

Equipment/Physical Features: Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Kitchen, Meeting Rooms.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Soccer, Football, Tennis, Baseball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Crafts.

Other Services: Preschool.

Broadway Armory Park - Chicago Park District

5917 N. Broadway

Chicago, IL 60660

773-271-3783

Equipment/Physical Features: Gym(s), Fitness Center, Meeting Rooms, Kitchens, Fieldhouse, Fitness Center, Batting Cages, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Theater, Teen Club, Cooking, Gymnastics, Parent/Tot Class, Karate, Basketball, Volleyball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Stand-Up Comedy, Fitness, Basketball, Volleyball.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Ballroom Dancing

Other Services: Preschool.

Chase Park - Chicago Park District

4725 N. Ashland Ave.

Chicago, IL 60640

773-561-4887

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Track, Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Auditorium, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Soccer, Baseball, Football, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Volleyball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Basketball, Volleyball.

Chippewa Park - Chicago Park District

6758 N. Sacramento Ave.

Chicago, IL 60645

773-274-4288

Equipment/Physical Features: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Computers, Music, Gymnastics.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Piano.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Piano.

Special Services: Game Room.

Other Services: Preschool.

Green Briar Park - Chicago Park District

2650 W. Peterson Ave.

Chicago, IL 60659

773-764-3008

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Kitchen, Auditorium, Meeting Rooms.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Baseball, Arts & Crafts, Parent/Tot Class, Active Games.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Fitness.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.

Other Services: Preschool.

Hollywood Park - Chicago Park District

3312 W. Thorndale Ave.

Chicago, IL 60659

773-267-7432

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Dance.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Tennis.

Other Services: Preschool.

Indian Boundary Park - Chicago Park District

2500 W. Lunt Ave.

Chicago, IL 60645

773-764-7648

Equipment/Physical Features: Volleyball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Zoo, Lagoon, Fieldhouse, Auditorium/Stage, Meeting Rooms, Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Volleyball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Theater, Music.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Tennis, Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Fitness, Piano.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Crafts, Newsletter, Arts/Crafts, Line Dance.

Other Services: Preschool.

Mather Park - Chicago Park District

5941 N. Richmond

Chicago, IL 60659

773-561-1460

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s), Auditorium, Fieldhouse, Kitchen, Meeting Rooms.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics, Hockey, Tutoring.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming.

Peirce School/No. 491 Park - Chicago Park District

1423 W. Bryn Mawr

Chicago, IL 60660

773-784-1281

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Assembly Hall, Meeting Rooms, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball.

Peterson Park - Chicago Park District

3700 W. Ardmore Ave.

Chicago, IL 60659

773-463-5839

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Cross Country Ski Trail, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Fitness Room, Dance/Aerobics Room.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Dance, Theater, Music, Gymnastics, Reading/Stories.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis.

Other Services: Preschool.

Rogers Park - Chicago Park District

7345 N. Washtenaw Ave.

Chicago, IL 60645

773-262-4772

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Computer(s), Gym(s), Auditorium, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Gymnastics.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Softball, Tennis, Basketball.

Warren Park - Chicago Park District

6601 N. Western Ave.

Chicago, IL 60645

773-465-2265

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Golf Course, Golf Putting Practice Area, Bicycle Path, Croquet Court, Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Racquetball Court.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Music, Parent/Tot Class, Gymnastics, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Racquetball, Arts & Crafts, Golf.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Arts/Crafts, Fitness, Music.

Other Services: Preschool.