Smyser Elementary School

Smyser Elementary nurtures a learning environment for all students in Portage Park.

Smyser Elementary School is located on Melvina avenue between Irving Park Rd and Montrose Ave.

Smyser Elementary School has a student to teacher ratio of 16 to 1.

Smyser Elementary School

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

4310 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL

Portage Park Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

4.6

4.2

810 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jerry Travlos

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
17%

Reading Proficiency
28%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

28%

Math Proficiency

17%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

1.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

825:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Hispanic

65%

White

24.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.2%

Black

2.9%

Two or more races

1.7%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 NicheUser

4/7/2016

There are so many to chose from

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5.0 parent

11/6/2024

We love Smyser. Whole family has been here for about 8 years and 6 kids, 3 graduated and went on to Taft, Lincoln Park. Teachers are awesome and super kind and full of knowledge and passion for their craft. Staff are great and really committed to the kids. Go Eagles!

5.0 parent

3/15/2022

This is our third year at Smyser. We feel so blessed to have such incredible teachers and staff. You feel cared for. Teachers and staff keep parents well informed. Highly recommend for your neighborhood school.

5.0 parent

11/6/2017

Smyser is a great school with a excellent director and staff.

5.0 other

4/28/2015

Smyser Elementary School is a fantastic neighborhood school with an excellent principal, faculty, and staff. Smyser has received the highest rating that CPS has to offer (1+). The curriculum is rigorous and extra-curricular activities are plentiful. This school is the hidden gem.

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Smyser 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 810 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Smyser Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $446,677. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rickover Naval Academy High School, Steinmetz College Prep, William Howard Taft High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smyser Elementary School.

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