Chicago's Historic Old Town Neighborhood

Chicago, Illinois

Old Town

Nearby Neighborhoods: Cabrini-Green, Gold Coast, Near North Side, Goose Island, River West, River North, Lincoln Park, Noble Square, Streeterville, Magnificent Mile, New Eastside, River East, Fulton Market, Ukrainian Village, Depaul, Chicago Loop, Wicker Park, Greektown, Lakeview East, West Town, Loop, West Loop, Near West Side, Printer's Row, Bucktown

Pros

Brown-Purple Line El train stops in the area.
Known for historic buildings with Victorian architecture.
Unique, non-franchise shops and businesses in the area.

Cons

Some vacant properties in the area.
City crime rates are higher than US averages.

Because Old Town is in fact one of Chicago's oldest neighborhoods, there's rich history here. Old Town has transformed over time and today stands as a relatively upscale, lakeshore neighborhood with much to offer residents. Housing available in the area includes everything from townhouses to single-family brick properties. Entertainment options in the area are just as culturally rich and unique as the community's history. Old Town is an eclectic Chicago community to call home.

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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 Old Town

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Immaculate Conception School	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	catholic
Catherine Cook School	K - 8	private
Franklin Fine Arts Center	K - 8	public
Manierre Elementary School	K - 8	public
Ferguson Child Parent Center	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	public
Latin School Of Chicago	K - 12	private
Cornerstone Academy	9 - 12	private
Schiller Elementary School	K - 8	public
Jenner Academy Of The Arts School	K - 8	public
Latin School Of Chicago	K - 8	private

Immaculate Conception School

1431 N North Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Katie Sullivan
Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	275

Full-time Teachers	21
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	14

Catherine Cook School

226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610

Mr. Michael Roberts

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Vocational Tecnology Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	470

Full-time Teachers	39
Student/Teacher Ratio	12
Number of Classrooms	40

Franklin Fine Arts Center

225 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Carol Friedman
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

Students Per Grade:
1st	30
2nd	31
3rd	31
4th	32
5th	33
6th	32
7th	59
8th	58
Total students	364

Full-time Teachers	22
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	12

Manierre Elementary School

1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Shirley Roach
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	63
2nd	64
3rd	83
4th	63
5th	47
6th	45
7th	61
8th	61
Total students	623

Full-time Teachers	23
Student/Teacher Ratio	27
Number of Classrooms	28

Ferguson Child Parent Center

1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Shirley Roach
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
Total students	150

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

Latin School Of Chicago

59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610

Mr. Theodore Graf

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
Total students	590

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	39
Number of Classrooms	300

Cornerstone Academy

1111 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610

Mr. Jim Wilkes

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
Total students	27

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	3

Schiller Elementary School

640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Michele Lurz
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	25
2nd	13
3rd	21
4th	18
5th	24
6th	20
7th	21
8th	14
Total students	180

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	18
Number of Classrooms	20

Jenner Academy Of The Arts School

1119 N Cleveland Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Zelma Woodson
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	58
2nd	61
3rd	55
4th	53
5th	63
6th	70
7th	76
8th	54
Total students	596

Full-time Teachers	19
Student/Teacher Ratio	31
Number of Classrooms	27

Latin School Of Chicago

1531 N Dearborn Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Sally Ott

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Gifted and Talented
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	430

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
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 10,827

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