School System Statistics: 544 schools in district. PreK-12th. grades. 414,396 students enrolled. 23,523 classroom teachers. Student/Teacher Ratio - 21.7:1 (Elementary); 20.2:1 (Secondary). 55.4% of teachers with a Bachelor's Degree only. 44.6% of teachers with a Graduate Degree. Per Pupil Cost - $7,102.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language, Early Childhood, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Counseling, Tutoring, Preschool Screening, PTA.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): Third Grade Reading - 177. Third Grade Math - 225. Third Grade Writing - 16.7. Fourth Grade Science - 179. Fourth Grade Social Studies - 180. Sixth Grade Reading - 162. Sixth Grade Math - 221. Sixth Grade Writing - 20.5. Seventh Grade Science - 200. Seventh Grade Social Studies - 186. Eighth Grade Reading - 177. Eighth Grade Math - 226. Eighth Grade Writing - 22.4. Tenth Grade Reading - 160. Tenth Grade Writing - 23.5. Tenth Grade Math - 190. Eleventh Grade Science - 210. Eleventh Grade Social Studies - 190. Composite ACT - 17.1. High School Graduation Rate - 65.2%.

Magnet School Programs: Application periods are November 15-January 16 for the High Schools and November 15-December 16 for the Elementary and Middle Schools. Information about Magnet School programs is available in the school system's publication "Options for Knowledge," which can be obtained at any local school or from the district office (magnet school descriptions below have been taken from this publication).

Lincoln Park High School. 2039 N. Orchard St., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-534-8130

Magnet Programs: International Baccalaureate Program (testing is required, 773-534-8130 for info.); Dance, Drama, Band, Music, or Vocal Music (auditions required).

Burbank Elementary. 2035 N. Mobile Ave., Chicago, IL 60639, 773-534-3000

Magnet Programs: Regional Gifted Center (grades 1-8, testing is required, 773-534-3690 for info.); Reading, Language Arts and Math Achievement Skills Center (grades 4-6).

Lincoln Elementary. 615 W. Kemper Pl., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-534-5720

Magnet Programs: Pre-International Baccalaureate Program for grades 6-8 (testing is required, 773-534-8230 for information).

Prescott Elementary. 1632 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-534-5505

Magnet Programs (Grades 4-8): Intensive Language Arts, Creative Writing.

Hamilton Elementary. 1650 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago, IL 60657, 773-534-5485

Magnet Programs: Multicultural Studies, Research in Culture, Literature, Social Studies, Art, Music, and Dance.

Alcott Elementary. 2625 N. Orchard St., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-534-5460

Magnet Programs: Computer Education for the Future, Computer Science, Math, and Literature-Based Reading.

Nettelhorst Elementary. 3252 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60657, 773-534-5810

Magnet Program: Integrated Computer Instruction (Grades 5-8).

Agassiz Elementary. 2851 N. Seminary Ave., Chicago, IL 60657, 773-534-5725

Magnet Program: Micro-Computers Lab.

Hawthorne Scholastic Academy. 3319 N. Clifton Ave., Chicago, IL 60657, 773-534-5550

Magnet School: Scholastic Academy (strong emphasis on language arts and math, with an enriched curriculum in a selected area of art, music, science, foreign language, or language arts).

Mayer Elementary. 2250 N. Clifton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-534-5535

Magnet Program Library Research Computer Lab.

Burley Elementary. 1630 W. Barry Ave., Chicago, IL 60657, 773-534-5475

Magnet Programs: Reading and Writing across the Curriculum; Students as Authors; Literature through Reading.

Inter-American Magnet School. 919 W. Barry Ave., Chicago, IL 60657, 773-534-5490

Magnet Programs: Developmental bilingual/bicultural program (Spanish), provides instruction in English and Spanish and incorporates the cultural diversity of students' backgrounds. Opportunity for Junior High students to participate in language immersion program (2 weeks with a host family in Spain, France, Italy or Germany).

Newberry Math & Science Academy. 700 W. Willow St., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-534-8000

Magnet Programs: Integrated Math/Science Curriculum.

LaSalle Language Academy. 1734 N. Orleans St., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-534-8470

Magnet School: Specialty area: Foreign Language (French, Spanish, German, Italian). Opportunity for Junior High students to participate in language immersion program (2 weeks with a host family in Spain, France, Italy or Germany).

Jahn Elementary. 3149 N. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60657, 773-534-5500

Magnet Program: Spanish Language and Culture.

Linne Elementary. 3221 N. Sacramento, Chicago, IL 60614, 773-534-5262

Editor's Note: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Track, Tennis Court(s), Gym(s), Sports Fields, Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Dance, Teen Club, Parent/Tot Class, Gymnastics, Baseball, Softball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Dance, Volleyball.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Bicycle Path, Cross Country Skiing, Tennis Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Dance.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Touch Football.

Equipment/Physical Features: Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Music, Gymnastics, Soccer, Baseball, Football, Softball, Fitness.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Music, Softball.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Music.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Track, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball.

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Assembly Hall, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Basketball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Theater, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Football.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Basketball, Softball.