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
73%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
81%
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Math Proficiency
73%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
44
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Full Time Teachers
44
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
72.8%
State Average
43%
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Math
73.5%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
614:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.1%
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Female
49.9%
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White
55.5%
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Hispanic
16%
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Asian
14%
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Two or more races
7.9%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
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
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Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$129,745
% of College Grads
85.7%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
4,757 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 567 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% 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 $1,060,588. 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.