Your Neighborhood Guide for Bucktown, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Bucktown

Nearby Neighborhoods: Depaul, Wicker Park, Roscoe Village, West Park, West Town, Logan Square, Lincoln Park, Goose Island, Ukrainian Village, Noble Square, Lakeview, Avondale, Lakeview East, Cabrini-Green, River West, North Center, Northalsted, Old Town, Humboldt Park, Fulton Market, Near North Side, Near West Side, Gold Coast, Hermosa, River North

Pros

Eclectic, artists' community
Along the CTA Blue Line

Cons

Pricey real estate market
High traffic at the Milwaukee/North and Damen intersection

East of Logan Square is the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago, named for the numerous male goats raised in this area during the 19th century. This community has experienced an influx of urban professionals in recent decades due to revitalization and renewal projects. Today Bucktown is home to art galleries, thriving nightlife, unique boutiques, and hip eateries. Amazing annual events like the Bucktown Arts Fest area a favorite among residents, showcasing local musicians, poets, craftsmen and more.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Les Nomades
Category: French
222 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611
194 Reviews
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Greek Islands Restaurant
Category: Mediterranean, Greek
200 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60661
188 Reviews
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Alinea
Category: American (New)
1723 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
44 Reviews
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Chez-Joel
Category: French
1119 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607
115 Reviews
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MK Restaurant
Category: American (New)
868 N Franklin St
Chicago, IL 60610

Schools & Demographics in Bucktown

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Chicago Int'L Charter - Bucktown	K - 8	public
Pulaski Community Academy	K - 8	public
Drummond Elementary School	K - 8	public
Mirta Ramirez Comp Sci C S	9 - 12	public
St Mary Of The Angels School	K - 8	catholic
Prescott Elementary School	K - 8	public
Goethe Elementary School	K - 8	public
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos High School	9 - 12	private
St John Berchmans School	K - 8	catholic
St Josaphat School	K - 8	catholic

Chicago Int'L Charter - Bucktown

2235 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Mr. Turon Ivy
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	62
2nd	63
3rd	64
4th	64
5th	63
6th	56
7th	52
8th	40
Total students	670

Full-time Teachers	63
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	24

Pulaski Community Academy

2230 W McLean Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Ms. Leonor Karl
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	76
2nd	73
3rd	90
4th	79
5th	91
6th	114
7th	108
8th	112
Total students	877

Full-time Teachers	29
Student/Teacher Ratio	30
Number of Classrooms	45

Drummond Elementary School

1845 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60622

Mr. Mark Neideilnger
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	20
2nd	20
3rd	26
4th	14
5th	12
6th	20
7th	25
8th	20
Total students	260

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	26
Number of Classrooms	15

Mirta Ramirez Comp Sci C S

2435 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Ms. Patricia Munoz
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	125
10th	97
11th	119
Total students	150

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	12

St Mary Of The Angels School

1810 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Mr. Joe Accardi
Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	211

Full-time Teachers	14
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	10

Prescott Elementary School

1632 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Mr. Avelino Martinez
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	23
2nd	24
3rd	24
4th	13
5th	33
6th	26
7th	19
8th	17
Total students	208

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	16

Goethe Elementary School

2236 N Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60647

Ms. Barbara Kargas
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	67
2nd	53
3rd	67
4th	47
5th	57
6th	66
7th	72
8th	81
Total students	653

Full-time Teachers	26
Student/Teacher Ratio	25
Number of Classrooms	35

Dr Pedro Albizu Campos High School

1671 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Mrs. Lourdes Lugo

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	65

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	6

St John Berchmans School

2511 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647

Mrs. Margaret Roketenetz
Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	200

Full-time Teachers	14
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	12

St Josaphat School

2245 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Ms. Colleen Cannon
Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	281

Full-time Teachers	37
Student/Teacher Ratio	8
Number of Classrooms	16

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Chicago area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Chicago, this community has a population of 12,493

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