Bell Elementary School

Bell Elementary School has a great outdoor space and playground for students.

Bell Elementary School is a highly rated public middle school with an A- rating on Niche.

Bell Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

3730 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL

Saint Bens Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

4.1

3.5

876 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Sandra Ann Caudill

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
55%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

55%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

981:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.1%

Male

49.9%

White

56.1%

Hispanic

17%

Two or more races

12.9%

Asian

11.6%

Black

2.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

10/14/2017

Amazing school, were nice staff, and very good academics Amazing school, were nice staff, and very good academics

4.0 NicheUser

4/21/2016

It has a club or group in which fits the needs and personality of students.

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3.0 other

4/27/2025

I attended Bell during the 2000's and graduated in 2011. It was a great school during the 00's, until our former principal (Rob Guercio) retired. The school went significantly downhill in the years after he quit. Bell is definitely not the school it used to be. The new principals don't engage with p...

5.0 parent

2/11/2025

We have been at Bell for the last 4 years and have nothing but positive experiences to report. We are very happy with the new principal Reyes and I think she has made some great improvements with the overall moral. The previous principal had been there for almost 20yrs so things were stale when we f...

3.0 other

7/28/2024

I was a student at this school for 9 years, and I’ve had many great experiences. Most of my teachers were amazing. However, this school barely does anything to solve its issues of bullying and hateful behavior. The school “attempts” to address these problems but never seems to realize that certain k...

5.0 parent

5/5/2024

Great school with amazing staff and teachers .

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Average Home Value

$1,182,799

Median Lot Size

3,484 Sq Ft

% Renters

49%

Average Household Income

$180,324

% of College Grads

81.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

4,304 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

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2.5 Baths
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Unit 3
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5,000 Sq Ft

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60618 Saint Bens

Bell 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 876 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Bell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,182,799. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lane Tech College Prep High School, Amundsen High School, Lake View High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bell Elementary School.

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