Pulaski Intl School of Chicago

Pulaski Intl School of Chicago

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2230 W McLean Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
4.5
4.5
835 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Pulaski International School of Chicago, formally known as Pulaski Fine Arts Academy, is a highly rated public school in the heart of Bucktown in Logan Square. Nestled among trees, manicured hedges and concrete, it provides a broad-based education to over 800 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade and offers a range of academic and recreation programs to prepare them to succeed in an international world. Pulaski International School has a teacher-to-student ratio of 18-to-1, achieving the highest rating in Chicago Public Schools. It is recognized as one of the most diverse schools in Chicago and is one of just seven Chicago elementary schools to offer an International Baccalaureate curriculum. Developed in Switzerland in 1968 as college preparation for the children of diplomats, the International Baccalaureate program trains students to be self-directed thinkers and reflective problem solvers. The school provides a well-equipped playground, green play space and a small soccer field. On the opposite side of the building, there is a large soccer field, a running track and outdoor exercise equipment. A great neighborhood school and a regional gifted center for Spanish-speaking English language learners, Pulaski International School also offers a range of free and tuition-based programs before and after school for academics and recreation.

School Details

Head of School
Diana Racasi
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
35%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
440:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
54.5%
White
34.2%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Black
1.6%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Parent
7/19/2020
My son is in the gifted program. He has been here since Kinder-garden now he is going into 7 Grade. The classes are challenging for the kids on this program, but they like it and they way more advance than the regular classes,. We are happy with the program plus is in IB School.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 32 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/26/2024
Pulaski is a wonderful school. All of the staff is incredibly kind and helpful. My son looks forward to going to school every morning.
5.0 parent
8/18/2023
My son is entering his 3rd year at Pulaski International School. I'm a big fan of the principal, teachers, the support staff, and the extremely active parent groups at Pulaski.I'm thrilled this school goes to great lengths to meet my child's individual needs not just academically, but socially and e...
5.0 parent
8/8/2017
My daughter is only in preschool but she feels very comfortable with her teachers and fellow classmates! I'm super excited to know that she's happy with the school I picked for her.
5.0 parent
4/14/2016
Amazing teachers and parent involvement. LOVE the IB program and its impact on the learning--every lesson considered on a global scale. These kids will know the vastness of the world and how they contribute to it.

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