Barnard Comprehensive Math and Science Center, also known as Barnard Elementary School, is a Chicago Public Schools campus serving prekindergarten through eighth grade students. The school enrolls more than 270 students.
Opened in the 1880s, Barnard is named after education pioneer Alice K. Barnard, who served as the first female principal in the Chicago Public School system at the turn of the 20th century. After nearly 40 years of leadership there, the school was named in her honor after her death in 1924. Barnard provides a foundation that teaches students flexibility, curiosity and perseverance. The school boasts a demanding curriculum in math, languages, and science. Barnard Comprehensive Math and Science Elementary is a member of the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), which helps prepare students for success in high school and college. Barnard places an emphasis on community partnerships to improve student success. Parents are encouraged to get involved with the Parent as Mentor Program, as well as other classroom and extracurricular volunteer opportunities. An engaged online Parent Portal firmly connects parents to the educational community. Students can participate in a number of activities, including math club, science club and chess club. The school also hosts yearly events like the Back to School Bash.
Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
10354 S Charles St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Patrick Macmahon
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
7.5%
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Math Proficiency
7.5%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
21
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Full Time Teachers
21
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
31.5%
State Average
43%
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Math
17.9%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
268:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.9%
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Female
48.1%
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Black
90.5%
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Hispanic
5.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/7/2022
While there were teachers who put great effort in, the ability to control the children was poor. It was a toxic environment and needed better disciplinary strategies.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/5/2025
at Barnard I would say that the teachers try their hardest to teach these students and make them a smart as they can be from what I seen when I came in the room.Its the children ,not all just some. And some of the students and only a staff member, when she would write the children up she would not h...
9/5/2014
Best decision we ever made! I saw the signs around the neighborhood and called the assistant principal. She met with us right away. Everyone at the school was so nice and welcoming. We transferred two children from private school and we are SO impressed. It's better than we imagined! It was a hard d...
6/12/2014
A change has come this past year! I think Barnard is a great school in much transition (in a positive direction). They have a very hands-on principle and assistant principle who work with students and parents to help children reach their potential goals. As with any schools in transition, I believe...
12/24/2013
I agree with the 2 earlier posts by parents. This school needed to improve - and it has! I am so happy! I have 2 grandchildren at this school and they love school now. We now have so many after school programs to choose from. One of my grandchildren has a new teacher and she is wonderful. The new ad...
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Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center 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 264 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $449,209. Discover additional schools in the area, like Julian High School, Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, Fenger Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center.