A Neighborhood Guide For Chicago's North Center Community

Chicago, Illinois

North Center

Nearby Neighborhoods: Ravenswood, Roscoe Village, Lakeview, Uptown, Avondale, Lincoln Square, Northalsted, Irving Park, Andersonville, Albany Park, Bucktown, Lakeview East, Depaul, Logan Square, Edgewater, North Park, Lincoln Park, Hermosa, West Ridge, Wicker Park, West Park, West Town, Sauganash, Goose Island, Rogers Park

Pros

Area boasts a numerous attractions and entertainment.
Farmers' Market from June to October.
Several hospitals in the immediate area.

Cons

Extremely high-traffic area.
Crime rates well above the US averages.

Located 6 miles north of the Chicago Loop, North Center Chicago is a community of more than 16,000 residents. For boaters and residents who enjoy the lakefront, North Center is only miles from Chicago Harbors. Top Chicago schools serve the area and with other nearby amenities including Hamlin Park, Riverview Park, and Revere Park, the North Center neighborhood appeals to many Chicago families.

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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
118 Reviews
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Cho Sun Ok Restaurant
Category: Korean
4200 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Schools & Demographics in North Center

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
St Benedict Elementary School	K - 8	catholic
St Benedict High School	9 - 12	catholic
Coonley Elementary School	K - 8	public
Thresholds Young Adult Program	9 - 12	private
Bell Elementary School	K - 8	public
Jane Addams Alternative High School	9 - 12	public
Pilgrim Lutheran School	K - 8	private
North Park Elementary School	K - 8	private
Ravenswood Bapt Christian School	K - 12	private
Audubon Elementary School	K - 8	public

St Benedict Elementary School

3920 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618

Ms. Rachel Gemo
Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	300

Full-time Teachers	18
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	17

St Benedict High School

3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618

Mr. Sante Iacovell
Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Gifted and Talented
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	220

Full-time Teachers	24
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	16

Coonley Elementary School

4046 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618

Ms. Kathy Kartheiser
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	27
2nd	21
3rd	12
4th	23
5th	21
6th	28
7th	29
8th	31
Total students	328

Full-time Teachers	20
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	20

Thresholds Young Adult Program

4219 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Ms. Jane Rubenstein

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	15

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	4

Bell Elementary School

3730 N Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Mr. Robert Guercio
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	96
2nd	100
3rd	99
4th	96
5th	105
6th	110
7th	96
8th	72
Total students	862

Full-time Teachers	58
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	45

Jane Addams Alternative High School

1800 W Culver St
Chicago, IL 60613

Ms. Theresa Comparini
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	120

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

Pilgrim Lutheran School

4300 N Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Mr. David Maring

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	176

Full-time Teachers	11
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	8

North Park Elementary School

2017 W Montrose
Chicago, IL 60618

Ms. Lynn Lawrence

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented

Students Per Grade:
Total students	182

Full-time Teachers	14
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	9

Ravenswood Bapt Christian School

4437 N Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Mr. Karl Engle

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	110

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	11

Audubon Elementary School

3500 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Mr. John Price
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	53
2nd	42
3rd	55
4th	41
5th	39
6th	39
7th	35
8th	39
Total students	500

Full-time Teachers	30
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	20

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 16,081

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