Canty Elementary School

Canty Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-8
3740 N Panama Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
2.6
766 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lucja Mirowska-kopec
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
39%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
766:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
51.5%
White
41.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Black
2.1%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 17 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/3/2025
Amy Donahue is there to do the bare minimum. Not helpful at all. Administration also lacks in communication. Had no issues with teachers, SECAs, security. My child also had an issue when he went to preschool on Addison. Won't go into details but its a shame since she has Special Ed credentials and h...
1.0 parent
6/13/2025
Terrible school I wish I could give this school a zero chance
1.0 parent
4/19/2023
Case manager will direct you to do things that you shouldnt do. Especially speaking about Amy Donahue you might lose out if you listen to her directions regarding parent compensation checks for special needs.
1.0 other
1/18/2023
If I can give this school a zero I would. They destroy kids self esteem and treat kids so horribly. My child is traumatized by one particular teacher as well as the administration. I'm so disappointed in what this school did to my child. They broke my child down and my child still suffers immensely....

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Canty 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 766 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Canty Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $396,887. Discover additional schools in the area, like Elmwood Park High School, East Leyden High School, Ridgewood Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Canty Elementary School.

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