Situated among tree-lined residential streets at 6700 North Greenview Avenue, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School serves prekindergarten through eighth-grade students in the Rogers Park community. The school’s stated mission is to produce "confident, reflective and proactive" students who become "critical thinkers, expressive writers, and avid readers."
Known as a high-ranking public elementary school in Chicago, Joyce Kilmer Elementary is named after poet and WWI soldier, Alfred Joyce Kilmer.
Joyce Kilmer Elementary enrolls approximately 700 students who enjoy an average student-teacher ratio of just 12-to-1, and over 50 known languages are spoken among the school population. In addition to the core academic curriculum including math, science, literacy, computer studies and physical education, students can broaden their interests and skills in environmental, technology, language and reading clubs.
Joyce Kilmer Elementary's Cougars roar to victory on track and soccer fields and basketball courts. Additionally, students can participate in competitive cheer, softball, football and volleyball as part of the school’s vibrant athletic programming.
Joyce Kilmer Elementary also earned Bronze Level status from 2015-2016 for being a Healthy School and was honored by Chicago Public Schools for its creative use of the arts in the classroom.
Kilmer Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
|
Grade Pre-K-8
6700 N Greenview Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Jean Mckeown Papagianis
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
16%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
740:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
43.7%
Black
26.1%
White
15.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Mary Summerville, an experienced agent in this school's attendance zone.
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/27/2024
This school is run like a prison. Our child attended two days and we had to withdraw her because she was not allowed to use the bathroom during the school day.
7/9/2019
Our special need autistic son used to come home with wet/soiled diapers, Our son used to come home with left shoe on right feet and right feet on left shoe. Our son came home with an injury, we emailed the principle to meet on a date and time to know the truth, we went to school to meet with them to...
6/1/2019
My son was placed at Kilmer for preschool after aging out of early intervention. He had such an amazing experience there that I decided to send his twin sister to Kilmer the next year. They both have made a ton growth and progress while at Kilmer. I am now sending my rising 5th grade to join her sib...
5/2/2019
This school is great. Has really come along way and has improved drastically from over the years. Plus Principle,staff and teachers very helpful.
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
-
Mary Summerville
Mary Summerville
Coldwell Banker
(630) 931-8695
346 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$150K - $156K Price Range
-
Laura Greer
Laura Greer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 232-5280
61 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$306,000 Price
-
Mark Nesci
Mark Nesci
Coldwell Banker Realty
(844) 963-3048
53 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$330K - $573K Price Range
-
Jeff Graves
Jeff Graves
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(844) 620-2044
49 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$178K - $205K Price Range
-
DeMarcus Hunter
DeMarcus Hunter
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 764-1862
61 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$250,000 Price
-
David Schatz
David Schatz
Dream Town Real Estate
(844) 385-5455
68 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$253,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
About Rogers Park
List Price Range
$130K - $825K
Homes For Sale
51
Average Home Value
$374,202
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
75%
Household Income
$70,403
% of College Grads
49.3%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,568 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
70.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
-
-
-
$1,191 - $2,037 per month
- Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 415+ Sq Ft
- 6725 N Sheridan Rd
- Chicago, IL
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
Parks in this Area
Elks Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Triangle Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Leider Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Touhy Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Kamen Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Louis Goldberg Playlot Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Schreiber Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Paschen Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Volleyball
North Shore Beach Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Volleyball
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Edgewater
Lakeside living in the heart of the Second City
West Ridge
Historic cultural hub enveloping the vibrant Devon Avenue on Chicago's north side
Lincoln Square
Chicago neighborhood with strong German heritage and easy access to transportation
Little Vietnam
A culturally diverse neighborhood north of downtown Chicago close to Lake Michigan
Margate Park
Margate Park combines high-rise condos and historic homes in Uptown Chicago
Bowmanville
A small pocket of suburbia within the Windy City