Drummond Montessori School is a well-regarded public school in the Bucktown neighborhood. The school serves students in prekindergarten through eighth grade and is one of the few public Montessori magnet schools in Chicago.
Designed to provide children with a more individualized education and help them become internally motivated, Montessori classrooms help build confidence and establish a solid foundation for future learning.
Drummond Elementary placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores and received an overall high grade. It also ranks as one of Illinois's best and most diverse public schools. The school offers students a rigorous and varied academic program with a focus on literature, language arts, math and science.
On one side of the fortress-like school building, there is a playground with assorted climbing surfaces and a swing set. On the opposite side of the building, there is a well-maintained basketball court and a soccer field surrounded by trees and a running track. At the school's entrance, the Drummond Montessori electronic sign welcomes visitors, congratulates students and informs the school population throughout the year.
Drummond Montessori School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1845 W Cortland St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Erica Kittle
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Niche Grade
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
347:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
47.8%
Hispanic
25.6%
Two or more races
13.3%
Black
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/27/2016
I love band in this school
GreatSchools Reviews
8/19/2024
This school needs a new upgrade internally. It is very disorganized and dirty compared to other CPS schools., especially in the basement floor. Bullying needs to be emphasized and addressed. The principle, Erica l, never respond to her emails. Some teachers barely communicate about the student’s pro...
6/21/2024
My child has thrived academically and socially within Drummond's family-like environment. The principal leads by example, knowing each child and treating them like her own. This personal approach sets the tone for the entire school community, fostering trust and a sense of belonging among students....
5/3/2024
My son was accepted for first grade, and we were very happy because we thought that the Montessori methodology was going to be great for him, but this worked against us, throughout the year the third grade children who were in his class (Elementary 1) made fun of my son because they said he spoke st...
2/22/2024
Drummond has been a welcoming community for our family (early childhood). Our child’s teacher is attentive to her learning needs and sparks creativity and imagination in all of the students. The kids get a good amount of outside play time and plenty of opportunity to explore the arts through special...
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About Bucktown
List Price Range
$236K - $2.6M
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$938,051
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Household Income
$169,296
% of College Grads
81.7%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,771 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
65.5%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
The 606 - Bloomingdale Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Senior Citizens Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Ehrler (William) Park
- Dog Park
- Volleyball
- Playground
Walsh (John) Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Trails
The Bucktown Green
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Churchill Field Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Trails
Humboldt Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Park No. 529
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Holstein Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Volleyball
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