Located at 2723 N Fairfield Ave., Logan Square's Brentano Math and Science Academy serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students and is the recipient of a 2021 Thrive Award for achieving better test scores and learning outcomes for students.
Brentano Math and Science Academy enrolls 562 students with an average class size of 24 and student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Brentano's curriculum is built around "discovery and problem-solving," and literacy and math studies are supplemented by science projects and social studies. The humanities are introduced to children through the visual arts, music and drama.
Brentano's teachers also work with the University of Illinois Chicago, the University of Chicago, the Erikson Institute, the Museum of Science and Industry, the Brookfield Zoo and Boundless Readers to enhance their students' learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
Brentano's pre-kindergarten program has been recognized with a Gold Circle of Quality seal for its excellent content. All pre-kindergarten through eighth graders enjoy one hour of arts enrichment and 30 minute of physical education daily, and student productions and dramatic performances are enthusiastically supported at Brentano Elementary.
As an award-winning school, Brentano Elementary is committed to supporting its student body creatively, intellectually and socially with outstanding scholastic and extracurricular programming.
Brentano Math & Science Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
2723 N Fairfield Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Seth Lavin
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
600:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Hispanic
50.2%
White
36.1%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/26/2023
I graduated from Brentano many moons ago and now, my children attend the school. I absolutely love the school and staff at Brentano but most importantly, my babies love it. They wake up excited to go to school everyday. My 5 year old does yoga and was taught to recycle. The school also offers before...
8/25/2022
I just graduated and I had the best ten years of my life in that school
12/13/2021
These school ranking websites are mystifying to me and I suspect do more harm the school selection process than help. I'm boggled by these scores. This is a fantastic school with remarkable leadership and dedicated faculty and staff. Every grade is structured around "learning by inquiry" which teach...
4/3/2019
Our daughter loves Brentano and her Kindergarten class. Communication between parents, staff and students is great and the overall feel is one of warmth and compassion.
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Attendance Zone
About Logan Square
List Price Range
$250K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
47
Average Home Value
$672,654
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
68%
Household Income
$111,711
% of College Grads
56.8%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,071 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.0%
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