Alcott College Prep Elementary School is a public school that serves more than 600 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Curriculum at Alcott Elementary focuses on intellectual, social, emotional and character development of students. Pupils are encouraged to explore, take risks, make mistakes and learn from those experiences. Students consistently perform better on standardized tests for mathematics and reading when compared to their peers.
The student-to-teacher ratio for Alcott Elementary is 10-to-1, better than the state average of 14-to-1.
In addition to traditional classroom courses, the school offers art, theater, music and physical education classes. Student extracurricular activities offered include choir, band, student council, a reading club and the yearbook club. When it comes to athletics, Alcott Elementary gives students the chance to participate in cross country track, basketball, volleyball and soccer.
A recent survey of students and teachers recognized the school as having a very supportive environment. Students who participated in the survey overwhelmingly said they felt attending school daily was important, and that they try hard to get good grades. Most of the students surveyed said that the homework assigned to them is important.
Alcott Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
2625 N Orchard St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Elias Estrada
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
GreatSchools Rating
10
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
614:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
58.6%
Hispanic
15.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.6%
Two or more races
8%
Black
5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/2/2022
Alcott prepared me for high school very well. The community was awesome and so were the teachers. Including the superb security guard Mr. Lozada. Mr. Lozada made everyone at Alcott feel loved and included. This breathtaking man personally insured my safety and he protected the school with his life. Mr. Lozada is also great with kids. In conclusion Alcott would be nothing with out the phenomenal, spectacular, remarkable, and very smart security guard, Mr. Lozada.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/9/2025
I regret having my child attend this high school. The only reason I kept him in it was because he made actual friends for the first time. Communication here from parent to staff is non existent. I'm still waiting on replied to my emails from 2024. I've emailed principal Grace Moody multiple times wi...
11/3/2023
We selected Alcott specifically for the diverse learner program and our all of our expectations have been greatly exceeded. The support teachers, school psychologist and speech pathologist are top notch and have helped our son thrive. In addition, our daughter who does not require additional support...
9/28/2023
We researched schools extensively before selecting Alcott for our children. While we also received offers from a number of other top CPS schools via the lottery, we’re so happy we went with this one. It’s a place where my kids are academically challenged, but still a carefree and nurturing environme...
8/1/2023
Rundown. Disappointing new principal. Poor communication. Big donors call the shots and get special treatment. Some reviews on here seem to be fake. Rude, disorganized front office. Inaccessible for wheelchairs. Lack support for those who need extra help, disabilities, learning diabilities, social-e...
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Average Home Value
$721,118
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$129,745
% of College Grads
85.7%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
4,959 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.9%
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Alcott Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 575 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Alcott Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $721,118. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln Park High School, Alcott Humanities High School, Pathways in Education - Humboldt Park High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alcott Elementary School.