West Side - City of Chicago, Neighborhood Guide
Community Overview
(Zip Codes 60608, 60612, 60624, 60644, 60651).This area includes the neighborhoods of the Near West Side (University Village, Little Italy, Jackson Blvd. District, Tri-Taylor), Austin, Austin Village, and Galewood. Housing is available in a variety of styles, from two-flats and rehabbed buildings to luxury townhouses and single-family homes. Rentals are available in some of the neighborhoods, particularly Tri-Taylor, South Austin and University Village. Public schools in the area include Washington Irving,Galileo Magnet School, Key Elementary, Lovett Elementary, Sayre Language School, Whitney Young Magnet High School, and Austin Community Academy. Private and parochial schools locally include the Learning Center Network, Fenwick High School (all-male, in nearby Oak Park), and St. Ignatius College Prep.
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:
Austin Community Academy High. 231 N. Pine Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6300
Magnet Programs: Paideia Program (high expectation liberal arts & science curriculum including use of the Socratic seminar to help develop students' abilities for thought and self-expression), Pre-Engineering.
Marshall Metropolitan High. 3250 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6455
Magnet Program: Achieve--Individualized Tutorial Program in Math, Social Studies, History, and Science, Medicine and Health Services
Orr Community Academy High. 730 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6500
Magnet Programs: Career Pathways and Job Readiness Program--Integrated Academic and Vocational Programs focusing on Career Awareness, Job Preparation, and High Academic Achievement.
Juarez High. 2150 S. Laflin St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7030
Magnet Programs: New Directions in Career Education (Programs in Health, Business, and Communications, including TV Production Studio, Computerized Drafting Program, Auto Shop and Graphic Arts Shop).
Flower Vocational High. 3545 W. Fulton Blvd., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6755
Magnet Programs: Specialty School focusing on Entrepreneurship. Students outside of attendance area accepted on a space available basis.
Manley High. 2935 W. Polk St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6900
Magnet Programs: Paideia Program (high expectation liberal arts & science curriculum including use of the Socratic seminar to help develop students' abilities for thought and self-expression). VocAcademics (integrated academic/vocational program emphasizing electronic publishing/communication, allied health, built environment, restaurant & hotel management, and information processing); reading and math computer assisted learning labs (WICAT), a fully computerized multi-media learning environment.
Crane High. 2245 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7550
Magnet Programs: Comprehensive Program for grades 7-12; Integrated Academic and Technical Careers Instruction; Schools-Within-A-School Program including Business, Medical Careers, Engineering, Professional Services, and Career Exploration; Computer Lab for Reading and Math; Metro--School Without Walls.
Westinghouse Area Vocational High. 3301 W. Franklin Blvd., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6400
Ericson Scholastic Academy. 3600 W. 5th. Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6660
Magnet School: Scholastic Academy (strong focus on language arts and math, with an enriched curriculum in a selected area of art, music, science, foreign language, or language arts.
Jensen Scholastic Academy. 3030 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6840
Magnet School: Scholastic Academy (strong focus on language arts and math, with an enriched curriculum in a selected area of art, music, science, foreign language, or language arts).
Douglass Middle. 543 N. Waller Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6176
Magnet Programs: Specialty School (enhanced curriculum offerings at selected neighborhood schools). Emphasis: Math and Science Computer Lab. Students are accepted on a space-available basis.
Clark Middle School. 5101 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6250
Magnet Programs: Marine Technology, Urban Studies (study of structures and institutions in their neighborhoods, in their city, and in other cities around the world), The Algebra Project, Computer Writing Lab.
Goldblatt Elementary. 4257 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6860
Magnet Programs: Paideia Program (high expectation liberal arts and science curriculum, using the Socratic seminar to enhance students' abilities for thought and self-expression); Computer coaching lab in math and reading.
Marconi Community Academy. 230 N. Kolmar Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6210
Magnet Programs: Communication Arts, Computer, and Enrichment.
Dodge Elementary. 2651 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6640
Magnet Program: Computer Studies (grades 1-8).
George Clark Elementary. 1045 S. Monitor Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6225
Magnet Programs: Computer Technology and Fine Arts.
Benjamin Mays Community Academy. 512 S. LaVergne Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6140
Magnet Programs: Focus on Math, Science, Spanish, Computer Labs. As a Community Academy, priority enrollment is given to students in May's attendance area.
Gladstone Elementary. 1231 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7266
Magnet Programs: Specialty School (neighborhood school offering a Magnet-like Program focus) - Multicultural Learning. Voluntary Transfer school (offers educational programs beyond those of the neighborhood school. Accepts students on a space available basis if the transfer furthers desegregation at the receiving school).
Suder Elementary. 2022 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7685
Magnet Program: African-American Culture & Heritage Program for all students.
Grant Elementary. 145 S. Campbell Ave., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7275
Magnet Program: Computer, Music, Science emphasis. As a Community Academy, Grant gives enrollment priority to students with the school's attendance boundaries.
Chalmers Elementary. 2745 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-1720
Magnet Program: Specialty School (neighborhood school offering a Magnet-like Program focus) - African-American Based Curriculum.
Everett Elementary. 3419 S. Bell Ave., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-4550
Magnet Programs: Bilingual/Bicultural Program, (instruction in English and Spanish, uses students' cultural diversity in program). Computer Center; Junior Great Books.
Laura Ward Elementary. 410 N. Monticello Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6440
Magnet Program: Language Arts Computer Lab. Internet Access.
Morton Career Academy. 441 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6791
Magnet Program: Career Exploration.
Holden Elementary. 1104 W. 31st. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-7200
Magnet Program: Fine Arts.
Hay Community Academy. 1018 N. Laramie Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-6000
Magnet Program: Communications/Music Program. Community Academy (open to students within the attendance area, no racial guidelines).
Smyth Elementary. 1059 W. 13th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7180
Magnet Program: Instrumental Music
Sumner Community Academy. 4320 W. 5th. Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6730
Magnet Program: Math/Science Program. As a Community Academy, Sumner serves students within its attendance area and has no racial guidelines.
Pilsen Community Academy. 1420 W. 17th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7675
Magnet Programs: Communication Arts (aim to strengthen students' verbal and written communication skills through innovative instructional methods); Technology Program; Bilingual (offers instruction in Spanish and English, designed to build on the students' cultural diversity). As a Community Academy, Pilsen serves students within its attendance area and has no racial guidelines.
Orozco Community Academy. 1645 W. 18th. Pl., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7215
Magnet Programs: Regional Gifted Center for Limited English Proficient students (provides appropriate services for children identified as gifted, including a curriculum that is faster-paced, broader in scope and presenting subject matter in greater depth than the programs in most neighborhood schools). Testing is required for the regional gifted center program (773-534-8238 for info.). Communication Arts program offered for grades 6-8 (designed to help students strengthen oral and written communication skills through innovative instructional methods). Also, as a Community Academy, the school serves students within its attendance area and has no racial guidelines.
Schools listed below are "Open Enrollment" schools (allow enrollment from students within a five mile radius of the school, space-permitting).
Delano Elementary. 3937 W. Wilcox St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6620
Melody Elementary. 412 S. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6850
Beidler Elementary. 3151 W. Walnut St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-535-6811
Bethune Elementary 3030 W. Arthington St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6890
Brown Elementary. 54 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7250
Calhoun North Elementary. 2833 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6940
Dett Elementary. 2306 W. Maypole Ave., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7160
Herbert Elementary. 2131 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7809
King Elementary. 740 S. Campbell Ave., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7897
Frazier Elementary. 4027 W. Grenshaw St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6880
Gregory Elementary. 3715 W. Polk St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6820
Medill Primary Elementary. 1301 W. 14th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7750
Medill Inter & Upper School. 1326 W. 14th. Pl., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7760
Neighborhood Schools
Madero Middle. 2842 W. 24th. Bl., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-1841
Brian Piccolo Middle. 1040 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4565
Armour Elementary. 950 W. 33rd. Pl., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-4530
Whittier Elementary. 1900 W. 23rd. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-4590
Pickard Elementary. 2301 W. 21st. Pl., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-7280
Faraday Elementary. 3250 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6670
Morse Elementary. 620 N. Sawyer, Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6680
Hefferan Elementary. 4409 W. Wilcox St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6192
Ryerson Elementary. 646 Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6700
Tilton Elementary. 223 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6746
Webster Elementary. 4055 W. Arthington St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6925
Plamondon Elementary. 1525 Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-1790
Walsh Elementary. 2015 S. Peoria St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7150
Salazar Bilingual Center. 1641 W. 16th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7310
Wright Elementary. 627 N. Harding Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6870
Byford Elementary. 5600 W. Iowa St., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-6025
Cameron Elementary. 1234 N. Monticello, Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4290
Lewis Elementary. 1431 N. Leamington, Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-3060
Lowell Elementary. 3320 W. Hirsch St., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4300
Nobel Elementary. 4127 W. Hirsch St., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4365
Piccolo Elementary. 1040 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4425
Young Elementary. 1434 N. Parkside Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-6200
McNair Elementary. 849 N. Leamington Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-6100
Pablo Casals Elementary. 3501 W. Potomac Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4444
Irving Elementary. 749 S. Oakley Ave., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7295
Mitchell Elementary. 2233 W. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7655
Ellington Elementary. 224 N. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6361
Louis Armstrong Elementary. 5345 W. Congress Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6365
Emmet Elementary. 5500 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6050
Cooper Elementary. 1624 W. 19th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7205
De La Cruz School. 2317 W. 23rd. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-4585
Perez Elementary. 1241 W. 19th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7650
Ruiz Elementary. 2410 S. Leavitt St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-4825
Jungman Elementary. 1746 S. Miller St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7375
Howe Elementary. 720 N. Lorel Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6060
Key Elementary. 517 N. Parkside Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6230
Nash Elementary. 4837 W. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6125
Spencer Elementary. 214 N. LaVergne Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6150
De Priest Elementary. 140 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6165
George Leland Elementary. 5221 W. Congress Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6340
Finkl Elementary. 2332 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-5850
Cather Elementary. 2908 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60612, 773-535-6780
Kellman Corp. School. 751 S. Sacramento Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-8620
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. Ignatius College Prep. School |
1076 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
773-421-5900 |
9th. - 12th. |
$5290 |
St. Barbara High School |
2867 S. Throop St. |
773-842-0042 |
9th. - 12th. |
|
Providence - St. Mel School* |
110 S. Central Park Blvd. |
773-722-4600 |
1st. - 12th. |
$2500 (Elem.), $3000 (J.H., H.S.) |
Plato Academy |
601 S. Central Ave. |
773-626-1728 |
PreK - 8th. |
$2400 |
Mars Hill School* |
5916 W. Lake St. |
773-287-0019 |
PreK - 7th. |
$2000 |
Our Lady of Westside Catholic* |
3900 W. Lexington St. |
773-638-6555 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1200 |
Bethel Lutheran School* |
4215 W. West End |
773-533-3636 |
K - 8th. |
$1400 |
St. Malachy School* |
2252 W. Washington |
773-733-2252 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1310 |
Our Lady of Sorrows School* |
3141 W. Jackson Blvd. |
773-638-5010 |
K - 8th. |
$1450 |
Children of Peace - Holy Trinity Campus* |
1900 W. Taylor St. |
773-243-8186 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1800 |
St. Ann School* |
2211 W. 18th. Pl. |
773-829-4153 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1150 |
St. Pius V School* |
1919 S. Ashland Ave. |
773-226-1589 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1300 |
St. Paul - Our Lady of Vilna School* |
2114 W. 22nd. Pl. |
773-847-6078 |
K - 8th. |
$1150 |
Bridgeport Catholic - West Campus |
1040 W. 32nd. Pl. |
773-927-1041 |
6th. - 8th. |
$1560 |
St. Procopius School* |
1625 S. Allport St. |
773-421-5135 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1100 |
St. Michael School* |
2315 W. 24th. Pl. |
773-847-9070 |
K - 8th. |
$1150 |
St. Stephen School |
1846 W. 22nd. Pl. |
773-523-2540 |
K - 8th. |
$1150 |
St. Barbara Elementary School* |
2867 S. Throop St. |
773-326-6243 |
PreK - 8th. |
|
Our Lady of the Angels School* |
3814 W. Iowa St. |
773-227-8262 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1500 |
Bethel Lutheran* |
1410 N. Springfield |
773-252-1104 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1350 |
The Academy |
5108 W. Division St. |
773-921-2800 |
1st. - 8th. |
$1900 |
Christ Lutheran School |
5335 W. Le Moyne St. |
773-622-4563 |
K - 8th. |
|
Our Lady Help of Christmas School* |
847 N. Leamington Ave. |
773-626-5700 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1750 |
St. Paul Lutheran School* |
846 N. Menard Ave. |
773-378-6644 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1500 |
St. Martin de Porres Academy* |
116 N. LeClaire Ave. (PreK-3), 5072 W. Jackson Blvd. (4th.-8th.) |
773-261-6061 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1700 |
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 |
Armour Day School - Rush/Pres./St. Luke's |
630 S. Ashland |
773-942-6501 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 5:30 |
$160 (I), $125 (T), $98 (P), $54 (SA) |
Dr. M.L. King Junior School-Age Program - Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago |
2950 W. Washington |
773-265-6800 |
5 to 12 |
2:30 - 6:00 (school year), 8:30 - 5:00 (summer) |
|
Onward Neighborhood House Day Care |
600 N. Leavitt |
312-666-6726 |
3 to 12 |
7:30 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school. |
Fellowship House Day Care Center |
844 W. 32nd. St. |
773-326-2282 |
3 to 5 |
8:30 - 4:00 |
No fees |
Bethel Day Care Center |
1434 S. Laflin |
773-226-7378 |
2 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
|
Duncan Y.M.C.A. Day Care Center |
1001 Roosevelt Rd. |
773-421-7800 |
2 to 6 |
7:30 - 5:30 |
Sliding Scale fees. |
Abla Child Development Center |
1342 S. Racine |
773-733-4712 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding Scale fees. |
Westside YWCA After-School Program |
5080 W. Harrison |
773-379-8332 |
6 to 12 |
After-school - 6:00 PM |
Sliding Scale fees. |
Bethel Day Care Center |
4215 W. West End |
773-533-3636 |
3 to 13 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
Title XX program for preschool age children. |
Sadie Nesbitt Day Care Center |
1448 S. Homan Ave. |
773-522-4411 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school. |
Bethel Living-Learning Center |
4320 W. Madison |
773-826-8686 |
2 to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school |
Carole Robertson Center for Learning |
2020 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
773-243-7300 |
3 to 11 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school |
El Hogar Del Nino Day Care |
2325 S. California |
773-523-1629 |
3 to 13 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school |
El Hogar Del Nino Day Care |
1718 S. Loomis St. |
773-563-0662 |
3 to 13 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school |
Marcy Newberry Association Inc. - Austin Town Hall |
5610 W. Lake St. |
773-261-1505 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school |
Marcy Newberry Assoc. Inc. - Ashland |
1440 S. Ashland |
773-666-2036 |
3 to 13 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school |
Marcy Newberry Assoc. Inc. - Rockwell |
2540 W. Jackson |
773-666-2036 |
3 to 13 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school |
Marcy Newberry Assoc. Inc. - Maxwell |
1073 W. Maxwell St. |
773-829-7555 |
3 to 13 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school |
Marillac Social Center |
2822 W. Jackson Blvd. |
773-722-7440 |
2 1/2 to 13 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. |
Mile Square Community Center |
2022 W. Washington |
773-738-4286 |
3 to 5 |
7:30 - 5:30 |
Title XX program |
Our Lady of Sorrow Day Care Center |
3141 W. Jackson Blvd. |
773-826-5509 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must live in the west-side area near the center. |
St. Stephan Terrace Day Care Center |
2334 W. Van Buren St. |
773-563-0709 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
Title XX program. Parents must be working or going to school. |
Malcolm X Child Development Center |
1900 W. Van Buren St. |
773-850-7176 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
Title XX program. Parents must be working or going to school. |
James Jordan Boys & Girls Club |
2102 W. Monroe St. |
773-226-2323 |
5 to 12 |
2:30 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees. Title XX program. Parents must be working or in school. $5.00 membership fee. |
A Step Ahead Day Care Center |
4208 N. Broadway St., #10 |
773-404-8664 |
2 to 12 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
$90 |
Cordi-Marian Settlement Nursery |
1100 S. May St. |
773-666-3787 |
3 to 13 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school |
Chase House |
211 S. Ashland |
773-666-4593 |
2 3/4 to 5 |
7:15 - 5:45 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school |
Ruthie Ann's Day Care Center |
423 S. Central Park Ave. |
773-722-2826 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school |
St. Mel Holy Ghost Day Care Center |
4319 W. Washington |
773-287-2211 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school |
Urban Programs West YMCA Day Care Center |
3210 W. Arthington |
773-638-1558 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. |
Northwest Institute Preschool |
4040 W. Division St. |
773-278-8261 |
2 to 6 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$60 |
HICA Child Devt. Center |
3726-28 W. Flournoy |
773-638-1788 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in training. |
St. Timothy Day Care Center |
3555 W. Huron St. |
773-854-1662 |
2 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:00 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in training. |
Jesus Christ Learning Center |
4104 W. Grenshaw St. |
773-265-1115 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
$17.25 (Daily). Subsidies are available for parents who qualify. |
Douglas-Tubman Child Development Center |
5010 W. Chicago Ave. |
773-268-3053 |
2 to 12 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$90 (P); $25 (SA, during school year). Some financial assistance is available for families who qualify. |
McKinney's Home Day Care Center |
1109 N. Laramie Ave. |
773-379-1685 |
3 to 6 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
$85 |
Garfield Park Day Care Center |
4100 W. Jackson |
773-854-1673 |
2 1/2 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees. |
St. Martin's C.C.S. Day Care Center |
5710 W. Midway Park |
773-287-6233 |
2 1/2 to 4 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees. |
South Austin Day Care Center |
301 N. Mayfield |
773-626-3928 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school. |
Little Folks Cottage |
5926-30 W. Madison St. |
773-379-4419 |
2 to 6 |
6:15 - 6:00 |
$75 |
Recreation
Addams Park - Chicago Park District
1301 W. 14th. St.
Chicago, IL 60608
773-294-4713
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Basketball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Auditorium/Stage, Handball/Racquetball Court(s), Spray Pool.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Soccer, Football, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball.
Dvorak Park - Chicago Park District
1119 W. Cullerton St.
Chicago, IL 60608
773-294-4708
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Auditorium/Stage, Spray Pool.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Music, Parent/Tot Class, Gymnastics, Table Games, Arts & Crafts.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Fitness., Music.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.
Other Services: Child Care (Park Kids Recreation Program, 3-6 PM M-F, ages 6-13), Preschool (9:30-11:30 AM T/Th, 3-5 year olds).
McGuane Park - Chicago Park District
2901 S. Poplar Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
773-294-4692
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Swimming Pool(s), Cross Country Skiing, Spray Pool, Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Teen Club, Weekend Family Playtime, Hockey.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming, Fitness., Music.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.
Other Services: Preschool.
Touhy Park - Chicago Park District
2107 Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60612
773-294-4735
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool, Assembly Area, Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Ping Pong, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Hockey, Volleyball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Volleyball.
Barrett Playground Park - Chicago Park District
2022 W. Cermak Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608
773-294-4706
Equipment/Physical Features
: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Afterschool Program, Teen Club, Fitness., Game Room, Seasonal Sports.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Game Room.
Bosley Playground Park - Chicago Park District
3044 S. Bonfield St.
Chicago, IL 60608
773-294-4707
Equipment/Physical Features
: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool, Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Ice Rink(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, After-school Program, Teen Club, Fitness, Game Room, Seasonal Sports, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Table Games, Soccer.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Game Room, Volleyball, Fitness, Arts & Crafts.
Fosco Playground Park - Chicago Park District
1313 S. Throop St.
Chicago, IL 60608
773-294-4709
Equipment/Physical Features
: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Sports Fields.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer, Football, Table Games, Hockey, Pom Pon, Dance.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball.
Hoyne Playground Park - Chicago Park District
3417 S. Hamilton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
773-294-4709
Equipment/Physical Features
: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Ice Rink(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer, Football, Table Games, Hockey, Pom Pon, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Fitness.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Fitness.
Washtenaw Playground-Chicago Park District
2521 S. Washtenaw Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
773-247-5499
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Sports Fields, Spray Pool, Fieldhouse.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Softball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Softball.
Wilson Community Center - Chicago Park District
3225 S. Racine Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
773-523-2314
Equipment/Physical Features
: Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Gym(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: After-school Program, Seasonal Sports, Gymnastics, Movie Night, Game Room, Active Games, Ping Pong, Volleyball, Basketball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball.
Other Services: Preschool.
Altgeld Park - Chicago Park District
515 S. Washtenaw Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
773-638-0714
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Swimming.
Columbus Park - Chicago Park District
500 S. Central Ave.
Chicago, IL 60644
773-378-0643
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Bowling Green, Wading Pool, Spray Pool, Golf Course, Archery Range, Lagoon, Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Kitchens, Game Room, Craft Shop.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Dance, Gymnastics, Hockey.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Sewing, Arts & Crafts, Fitness.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Square Dancing, Fitness.
LaFollette Park - Chicago Park District
1333 N. Laramie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60651
773-378-0124
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Track, Volleyball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Basketball Court(s), Spray Pool, Fieldhouse, Auditorium/Stage, Kitchen, Meeting Room.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming.
Levin Park - Chicago Park District
5458 W. Kinzie Pkwy.
Chicago, IL 60644
773-921-7092
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Arts & Crafts, Dance.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Dance.
Orr School Park - Chicago Park District
730 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60624
773-826-3713
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Track, Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Football, Swimming, Leadership Training, Game Room.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Tennis, Swimming.
Smith Park - Chicago Park District
2528 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
773-227-0020
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Swimming Pool(s), Volleyball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pools, Basketball Court(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Gymnastics, Basketball, Softball
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Softball.
Other Services: Preschool.
Sumner Park - Chicago Park District
4320 W. 5th. Ave.
Chicago, IL 60624
773-826-7728
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Auditorium, Meeting Room, Fieldhouse, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Softball, Arts & Crafts, Fitness., Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball.
Austin Town Hall Park - Chicago Park District
5610 W. Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60644
773-378-0126
Equipment/Physical Features
: Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Auditorium, Kitchen.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Dance, Music, Wrestling, Hockey.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Music.
Augusta Playground - Chicago Park District
4431 W. Augusta Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60651
773-235-8484
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Fieldhouse.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Theater, Fitness., Music, Table Games.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Fitness, Music.
Other Services: Preschool.
Clark Playground Park - Chicago Park District
4615 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60644
773-626-8326
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Ping Pong, Hockey.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball.
Kedvale Playground Park - Chicago Park District
4134 W. Hirsch St.
Chicago, IL 60651
773-235-5984
Equipment/Physical Features
: Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball.
Moore Playground Park - Chicago Park District
5085 W. Adams
Chicago, IL 60644
773-287-8697
Equipment/Physical Features
: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Wrestling, Basketball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball.
Tilton Playground Park - Chicago Park District
305 N. Kostner Ave.
Chicago, IL 60624
773-626-8759
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Fieldhouse.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Tiny Tot Class, Table Games.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball.