William H. Prescott Elementary School, located near Wrightwood Park, serves kindergarten to eighth grade students and has a literature-and-writing magnet cluster program.
The school boasts strong test scores, awards and a highly credentialed faculty.
It was a National Blue Ribbon Schools Program winner in 2019 and several teachers hold National Board Certifications. Overall, academics focus on meeting or exceeding state standards. The accelerated math track, designed to give all students a chance to reach algebra in eighth grade, is an example of how the school goes above and beyond. A range of fee-based extracurricular options provided through the Right at School program complete the student life experience.
The enrollment area covers most of the area that falls south of Diversey, north of Fullerton, west of Lakewood and east of the North Branch of the Chicago River.
As a magnet cluster school, all students in the attendance zone will be admitted. Students outside the attendance zone can apply for enrollment through a high-demand lottery.
Prescott Elementary School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
1632 W Wrightwood Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Erin W Roche
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
GreatSchools Rating
10
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
337:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
43.3%
Hispanic
29.5%
Black
11.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/17/2025
This school is truly a gem in the community! As a parent, I have been consistently impressed by the nurturing and inclusive environment this school provides. The teachers are not only highly qualified but also deeply passionate about their students’ success. They go above and beyond to ensure that e...
8/15/2024
I am writing this review with a heavy heart after our experience at Prescott Elementary during the 2023-2024 school year. My family and I were initially excited to start our child, at Prescott, but our experience quickly took a negative turn due to a series of troubling incidents.The handling of sit...
4/5/2024
It’s been such a great experience for my child and our family. Not being in the neighborhood, families and teachers have been welcoming and supportive. We’ve been able to have play dates and meetups with multiple families at the same time. The teachers have also been available to answer questions an...
7/31/2022
Been at Prescott since kindergarten year! It’s a wonderful school academically and there’s no better community to belong to.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About West DePaul
List Price Range
$375K - $3.9M
Homes For Sale
30
Average Home Value
$1,038,881
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Household Income
$179,728
% of College Grads
80.2%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
5,060 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
67.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$4,600 - $6,500 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- 3-4 Beds
- 2-3 Baths
- 1,911+ Sq Ft
- 2653-2743 N Wayne Ave
- Chicago, IL
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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.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
The 606 - Bloomingdale Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Lincoln Park Zoo
Hamlin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Wrightwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Chi Che Wang Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Trebes Park
- Playground
Bauler Park
- Tennis
- Pickleball
- Playground
Diversey Driving Range
Schaefer Park
- Playground
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