Neighborhood Information for West Garfield Park in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

West Garfield Park

Nearby Neighborhoods: Madison Square, East Garfield Park, North Lawndale, Humboldt Park, Austin, Lawndale, Tri-taylor, Oak Park Arts District, West Park, Gunderson Historic District, South Lawndale, Ridgeland, Medical Village, Oak Park Historic District, Francisco Terrace, Rehm Park, Hermosa, West Town, Clyde, Taylor Park, Logan Square, Near West Side, Wicker Park, North Berwyn, Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District

Pros

Close to the Chicago Loop.
Outdoor recreation at Garfield and Columbus Parks.
Portions of the area are undergoing revitalization.

Cons

Possible railway noise.
Higher than average crime rates.

West Garfield Park is located on the other side of Garfield Park from its eastern neighbor. While the neighborhood has experienced economic downturn in the past, there are residents dedicated to revitalizing the neighborhood. Residents enjoy the beauty of the gardens and fresh air of the outdoor greenspace at Garfield Park and Conservatory. Proximity to the Chicago Loop make it easy to access some the city's best attractions and job opportunities.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Cho Sun Ok Restaurant
Category: Korean
4200 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
60 Reviews
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Arun's Thai Restaurant
Category: Thai, Tapas Bars
4156 N Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
137 Reviews
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La Gondola Italian Restaurant
Category: Pizza, Italian
2914 N Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
61 Reviews
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A Tavola
Category: Italian
2148 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
134 Reviews
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West Town Tavern
Category: American (New)
1329 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Schools & Demographics in West Garfield Park

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Goldblatt Elementary School	K - 8	public
Cole Child Parent Center	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	public
Melody Elementary School	K - 8	public
Hefferan Elementary School	K - 8	public
Academy Of Community & Technology	7 - 12	public
Delano Elementary School	K - 8	public
Bethel Lca Christian School	K - 8	private
Delano Child Parent Center	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	public
Tilton Elementary School	K - 8	public
Kipp Ascend Charter School	5 - 8	public

Goldblatt Elementary School

4257 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60624

Ms. Yvette Curington
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	33
2nd	47
3rd	45
4th	35
5th	29
6th	42
7th	51
8th	40
Total students	371

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	23
Number of Classrooms	31

Cole Child Parent Center

412 S Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60624

Mrs. Dorothea Lattyak
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	60

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

Melody Elementary School

412 S Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60624

Ms. Dorothea Lattyak
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	56
2nd	46
3rd	59
4th	44
5th	39
6th	50
7th	43
8th	48
Total students	491

Full-time Teachers	18
Student/Teacher Ratio	27
Number of Classrooms	30

Hefferan Elementary School

4409 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624

Ms. Jacqueline Hearns
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	44
2nd	45
3rd	49
4th	47
5th	67
6th	54
7th	21
8th	43
Total students	444

Full-time Teachers	24
Student/Teacher Ratio	19
Number of Classrooms	25

Academy Of Community & Technology

4319 W Washington St
Chicago, IL 60624

Ms. Judy Vojca
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
7th	45
8th	47
9th	96
10th	52
11th	30
12th	38
Total students	308

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	11

Delano Elementary School

3937 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624

Dr. Abzal Sabbor
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	54
2nd	46
3rd	62
4th	44
5th	52
6th	58
7th	51
8th	31
Total students	526

Full-time Teachers	26
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	30

Bethel Lca Christian School

4215 W West End Ave
Chicago, IL 60624

Ms. Tonia Taylor

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	102

Full-time Teachers	5
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	4

Delano Child Parent Center

3905 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624

Ms. Gladys Taylor
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:
Total students	120

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	5

Tilton Elementary School

223 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60624

Ms. Sherri Jackson
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	52
2nd	40
3rd	86
4th	63
5th	53
6th	66
7th	60
8th	46
Total students	566

Full-time Teachers	20
Student/Teacher Ratio	28
Number of Classrooms	22

Kipp Ascend Charter School

715 S Kildare Ave
Chicago, IL 60624

Ms. Kate Mazurek
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
5th	96
6th	79
7th	63
Total students	351

Full-time Teachers	5
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	9

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 20,993

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