In keeping with its motto, “Being the Best of the Best,” Owen Scholastic Academy’s vision is to empower all students to achieve their maximum potential. Named after one-time Chicago Board of Education president, William Bishop Owen, Owen Scholastic is a Chicago Public School magnet campus that strives toward rigorous data-driven instruction to develop a child’s academic, emotional and social skills.
With a population of 267 students drawn from all areas of the city, Owens Scholastic Academy students continually rank well on national standardized tests. Students in pre-K through 8th grade receive a solid foundation of reading and math skills. Owens also offers access to state-of-the-art labs and master teachers.
Extracurricular programs include athletics, debate, reading and math Millionaire's Clubs, Six Flags Read to Succeed and Study Island. Owens also places an emphasis on community engagement and relationships, offering both students and parents opportunities to get involved in their school and local communities.
William Bishop Owen School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
8247 S Christiana Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Stanley Louis Griggs
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
22%
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Math Proficiency
5%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
19
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Full Time Teachers
19
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Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
16.1%
State Average
43%
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Math
19.8%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
272:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52%
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Female
48%
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Black
93.6%
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Hispanic
5.3%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/27/2021
If I was to tell you everything we would be here for hours. So I'm going to save you time by saying this school is flat out terrible.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/10/2015
I was a new parent at Owen during the 2014-2015 year. My son was new and he fit right in. Mrs. Bailey is awesome. I could email her and vice versa with any concerns, being a new parent. I must say that the staff and teachers work really hard to make sure the students are the best of the best. I am a...
4/27/2015
When my daughter got sick last year and I had to take a leave of absence from my job, I didn't know how I was going to support myself and my 2 young children. Mrs. Morris and Dr. Griggs stepped up and employed the help of the entire Owen family! Parent, students, educators and staff alike ALL came t...
3/19/2015
I absolutely love Owen Elementary! It is small and the teachers seem to know all the students. Mrs Morris was a teacher when my son attended... she was grrreat!!! and so was Mrs O'Connor.... SHOUT OUT TO A GREAT SCHOOL: Owen Elementary
3/17/2015
My child doesn't feel comfortable at this school either, along with a lot of other kids and parents. There have been many kids who have transferred out due to the new administration. This is my child eight year at Owen public school. Since Mrs. Morris became the Vice Principle, the staff have been v...
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William Bishop Owen 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 265 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. William Bishop Owen School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $288,904. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bogan Computer Technical High School, Goode Stem Academy High School, Pathways in Education Ashburn, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Bishop Owen School.