Prescott Elementary School

Prescott Elementary School's vibrant mural on the playground in West DePaul.

Prescott Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

1632 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL

West DePaul Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

424 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

William H. Prescott Elementary School, located near Wrightwood Park, serves kindergarten to eighth grade students and has a literature-and-writing magnet cluster program. The school boasts strong test scores, awards and a highly credentialed faculty. It was a National Blue Ribbon Schools Program winner in 2019 and several teachers hold National Board Certifications. Overall, academics focus on meeting or exceeding state standards. The accelerated math track, designed to give all students a chance to reach algebra in eighth grade, is an example of how the school goes above and beyond. A range of fee-based extracurricular options provided through the Right at School program complete the student life experience. The enrollment area covers most of the area that falls south of Diversey, north of Fullerton, west of Lakewood and east of the North Branch of the Chicago River. As a magnet cluster school, all students in the attendance zone will be admitted. Students outside the attendance zone can apply for enrollment through a high-demand lottery.

School Details

Head of School
Erin W Roche

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
62%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

11.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

337:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.5%

Female

47.5%

White

43.3%

Hispanic

29.5%

Black

11.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

9.4%

Two or more races

5.9%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#16 Most Diverse Public MS in Illinois

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

1/17/2025

This school is truly a gem in the community! As a parent, I have been consistently impressed by the nurturing and inclusive environment this school provides. The teachers are not only highly qualified but also deeply passionate about their students’ success. They go above and beyond to ensure that e...

1.0 parent

8/15/2024

I am writing this review with a heavy heart after our experience at Prescott Elementary during the 2023-2024 school year. My family and I were initially excited to start our child, at Prescott, but our experience quickly took a negative turn due to a series of troubling incidents.The handling of sit...

5.0 parent

4/5/2024

It’s been such a great experience for my child and our family. Not being in the neighborhood, families and teachers have been welcoming and supportive. We’ve been able to have play dates and meetups with multiple families at the same time. The teachers have also been available to answer questions an...

5.0 parent

7/31/2022

Been at Prescott since kindergarten year! It’s a wonderful school academically and there’s no better community to belong to.

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Alcott Humanities High School

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60614 West DePaul

Prescott Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 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 424 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Prescott 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 $1,086,631. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alcott Humanities High School, Lake View High School, Lane Tech College Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prescott Elementary School.

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