Walt Disney Magnet School

Students enjoy ample amenities at Chicagos Walt Disney Magnet School.

Set against Lake Michigan the Walt Disney Magnet School is a well ranked choice for students.

The well funded Walt Disney Magnet School offers education to kids from all over the city.

Walt Disney Magnet School

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

4140 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL

Buena Park Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

4.9

3.4

1,456 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kathleen Hagstrom

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
46%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 95	Full Time Teachers 95
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,538:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.4%	Female 48.6%
Black 54.3%	Hispanic 19.7%
White 11.8%	Asian 8.9%
Two or more races 4.3%	Native American 1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

7/5/2019

Walt Disney Magnet school have me the readiness education needed for my next step in my education. High school wasn't easy, but it was a bit less stressful because what Disney prepared me for.

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5.0 parent

10/23/2025

I’m a parent of a 7th grader and a 4th grader at Walt Disney Magnet School and we’ve had such a great experience here! The school really goes above and beyond to make sure students are safe and cared for. I've read the previous review about safety, we've had a very different experience. The administ...

3.0 parent

8/14/2025

*************** Please Read************************We chose this school because of its once-strong academic reputation. Academically, it has met expectations, but unfortunately, it lacks an effective support system for dealing with bullying and violence.Over the past four years, my child has endured...

5.0 parent

6/12/2025

From Kindergarten to 8th Grade — A Beautiful Journey at Disney Magnet School.As a parent of two children who completed both elementary and middle school at Disney Magnet, I can honestly say that this school has been one of the greatest gifts in our lives. For nearly a decade, Disney Magnet was not j...

5.0 parent

6/12/2025

My daughter just graduated eighth grade at Disney Magnet. As a family we are grateful for the dedicated staff and their teaching that helped my daughter prepare for high school. She had a great experience over the nine years that she attended this school. Throughout those years, she was exposed to r...

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Walt Disney Magnet 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 1,456 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Walt Disney Magnet School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $352,432. Discover additional schools in the area, like Uplift Community High School, Lake View High School, DeVry Advantage Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walt Disney Magnet School.

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