Tarkington School of Excellence is an elementary school that serves nearly 1,000 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
While a Chicago Public School, management of Tarkington was given to the Academy for Urban School Leadership in 2005. The academy transformed the school into a training ground for teachers to prepare them for challenging urban schools. Since then, Tarkington has been working to provide students with a safe learning environment that maintains high standards and expectations. The institution has earned Chicago Public School’s Level 1 designation, which means it is one of the city’s highest performing schools.
Tarkington’s current building was constructed in 2005 and was the first Chicago Public School building built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) guidelines. The school features plants growing on the roof, channels that direct stormwater runoff to the nearby Marquette Park lagoon instead of the sewers to reduce the load on the system, and lights that are automatically adjusted based on the amount of daylight coming into the space.
Tarkington School of Excellence
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
3330 W 71st St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Vincent M Iturralde
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.4%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
920:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
79.4%
Black
18.8%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/29/2020
The teachers were a very great impact during my years of attending here. I learned things about myself that helped me get to where I am. It was a great start for me.
12/7/2014
The school, overall, was a good school. I attended when I was back in 3rd grade when it was barely new. However, they didn't do good with bullying, as I was one of the few who often times go bullied. They also don't do well with emotional people.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/16/2025
This was a terrible school. I just left that school a month ago and I got bullied for over three years and the school didn’t do anything. The principal didn’t know what to do, there broke, and it’s just terrible.
2/27/2022
This is a great school and the teachers are exceptional! They take their time to assist each student individually. I like that even the lower grades get to experience changing classes and they are preparing for middle/high school. The building is a newer building and I like that the school is situat...
5/13/2017
I have a son finishing his kindergarten year here and I love this school. The staff is great and he really has learned a lot since starting here!
3/28/2011
My child currently attends Tarkington School of Excellence. I do agree that the school is a terrible school. My son has been in the school since Pre K. The teachers lack all the essential skills that are needed to be a teacher. Also at no point was I informed that thiswas a Spanish based school. I r...
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Attendance Zone
About Marquette Park
List Price Range
$130K - $385K
Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$251,103
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Household Income
$55,866
% of College Grads
9.3%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,604 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
49.4%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Marquette (Jacques) Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Golf
Dan Ryan Woods
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
West Lawn Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Events
Montgomery Park
- Playground
Murray Park
Dooley (Thomas) Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lindblom Park
Jackson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Bogan Park
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