The Grand Boulevard Neighborhood in Chicago IL

Chicago, Illinois

Grand Boulevard

Nearby Neighborhoods: Fuller Park, Bronzeville, Oakland, Kenwood, Canaryville, Washington Park, Douglas, Armour Square, Hyde Park, Bridgeport, New City, Woodlawn, Chinatown, Englewood, McKinley Park, Near South Side, Greater Grand Crossing, South Loop, West Englewood, Lower West Side, Brighton Park, Gage Park, South Shore, University Village, Printer's Row

Pros

Easy access to the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Close to Lake Meadows Shopping Center.
Reliable public transportation.

Cons

Some areas and homes are in need of renovation.
Congested commutes to downtown Chicago.

On the south side of downtown Chicago, you'll find the neighborhood of Grand Boulevard. The neighborhood is conveniently located north of the University of Chicago and just south, within walking distance of Cellular Field. Spend an afternoon at the ballpark cheering on the White Sox, or take a stroll along the coast of Lake Michigan at Burnham Park. You'll also find historic sites and buildings in the area including the Daniel Hale Williams House.

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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
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
178 Reviews
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La Scarola
Category: Italian
721 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Schools & Demographics in Grand Boulevard

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Mollison Elementary School	K - 8	public
McCorkle Elementary School	K - 8	public
Fuller Elementary School	K - 8	public
Woodson South Elementary School	K - 8	public
Woodson Child Parent Center	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	public
Univ Of Chicago - Cs - Woodson	5 - 8	public
Beethoven Elementary School	K - 8	public
Overton Elementary School	K - 8	public
Overton Child Parent Center	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	public
Las Casas Occupational High School	SPECIAL EDUCATION	public

Mollison Elementary School

4415 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60653

Mrs. Wilhelmina Kenan
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	25
2nd	26
3rd	38
4th	29
5th	35
6th	41
7th	38
8th	31
Total students	309

Full-time Teachers	19
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	25

McCorkle Elementary School

4421 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609

Ms. Janet House
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	36
2nd	24
3rd	29
4th	30
5th	31
6th	32
7th	27
8th	30
Total students	283

Full-time Teachers	13
Student/Teacher Ratio	22
Number of Classrooms	17

Fuller Elementary School

4214 S St Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60653

Dr. Patricia Kennedy
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	31
2nd	21
3rd	39
4th	34
5th	35
6th	34
7th	48
8th	28
Total students	329

Full-time Teachers	13
Student/Teacher Ratio	25
Number of Classrooms	23

Woodson South Elementary School

4444 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653

Ms. Renee Thomas
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	62
2nd	52
3rd	46
4th	49
5th	60
6th	88
7th	34
8th	57
Total students	577

Full-time Teachers	43
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	20

Woodson Child Parent Center

4511 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653

Ms. Janice Ledvora
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	40

Full-time Teachers	3
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	4

Univ Of Chicago - Cs - Woodson

4414 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653

Mr. Jared Washington
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	350

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

Beethoven Elementary School

25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609

Ms. Dyrice Garner-Stewart
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	55
2nd	58
3rd	53
4th	43
5th	45
6th	58
7th	62
8th	42
Total students	499

Full-time Teachers	8
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	33

Overton Elementary School

221 E 49th St
Chicago, IL 60615

Ms. Barbara Luster
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	45
2nd	39
3rd	36
4th	30
5th	63
6th	34
7th	50
8th	41
Total students	446

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	28
Number of Classrooms	30

Overton Child Parent Center

4935 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60615

Ms. Barbara Luster
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	85

Full-time Teachers	4
Student/Teacher Ratio	21
Number of Classrooms	6

Las Casas Occupational High School

8 W Root
Chicago, IL 60609

Mr. Felix Winslow
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	150

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	21
Number of Classrooms	25

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 26,661

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