Neighborhood Information for South Loop in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

South Loop

Nearby Neighborhoods: Near South Side, Printer's Row, Loop, Chinatown, Chicago Loop, West Loop, New Eastside, Greektown, Douglas, University Village, Little Italy, Armour Square, River North, Magnificent Mile, River East, Fulton Market, Streeterville, Bridgeport, Lower West Side, Near North Side, Near West Side, Bronzeville, River West, Medical Village, Oakland

Pros

Pedestrian friendly area with access to public transit.
Variety of housing options.
Close to major attractions and job opportunities.

Cons

City traffic and noise.
Limited parking options.

The South Loop area of Chicago is defined by Congress Parkway to the north and Roosevelt Road (sometimes as far as 18th Street) to the south. Here you'll find three institutions of higher education including Columbia College, Spertus College, and East West University. Other major attractions in the nearby area include Grant Park, Shedd Aquarium, and Soldier Field. You'll also find a variety of housing options in the neighborhood, and this prime location will ensure a short commute to jobs in the downtown area.

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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
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Chez-Joel
Category: French
1119 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607
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MK Restaurant
Category: American (New)
868 N Franklin St
Chicago, IL 60610

Schools & Demographics in South Loop

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Old St Mary'S School	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	catholic
South Loop Elementary School	K - 8	public
Teen Parent Service Central	9 - 12	private
Perspectives Charter School	K - 12	public
Jones College Preparatory School	9 - 12	public
National Teachers Academy	K - 8	public
Daystar School	K - 8	private
Ray Graham Training Center	SPECIAL EDUCATION	public
St Therese School	K - 8	catholic
Haines Elementary School	K - 8	public

Old St Mary'S School

1500 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Ms. Barbara Smith
Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
Total students	30

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

South Loop Elementary School

1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605

Ms. Tara Shelton
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	61
2nd	48
3rd	53
4th	51
5th	42
6th	36
7th	20
8th	19
Total students	463

Full-time Teachers	27
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	19

Teen Parent Service Central

2014 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	20

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

Perspectives Charter School

1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Ms. Traci Wright
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	82
7th	94
8th	94
9th	90
10th	94
11th	94
12th	82
Total students	628

Full-time Teachers	4
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	13

Jones College Preparatory School

606 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605

Dr. Donald Fraynd
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	162
10th	143
11th	204
12th	206
Total students	715

Full-time Teachers	48
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	50

National Teachers Academy

55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616

Ms. Amy Rome
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	85
2nd	85
3rd	80
4th	97
5th	78
6th	68
7th	87
8th	59
Total students	769

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	48
Number of Classrooms	30

Daystar School

800 S Wells St Ste 180
Chicago, IL 60607

Ms. Harriet Potoka

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
Total students	86

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	5

Ray Graham Training Center

2347 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Ms. Amelia Mason
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
Total students	150

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	14

St Therese School

247 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60616

Cavallone
Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	241

Full-time Teachers	13
Student/Teacher Ratio	19
Number of Classrooms	10

Haines Elementary School

247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616

Ms. Diann Wright
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	64
2nd	77
3rd	78
4th	84
5th	77
6th	82
7th	91
8th	86
Total students	750

Full-time Teachers	49
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	32

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 24,821

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