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).

Wells Community Academy High. 936 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-7010

Magnet Programs: Computer Aided Instruction in Science, Math, English and Business/Vocational Education. Library/Media Center has Internet Access.

Lane Technical High School. 2501 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-534-5400

Clemente Community Academy High. 1147 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-4000

Magnet Programs: Computer, Math, and Science. Clemente is a community academy, and as such serves students within its attendance area and has no racial guidelines.

Sabin Magnet School. 2216 W. Hirsch St., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-4491

Magnet School: Developmental Bilingual/Bicultural Program (Spanish and English instruction, program incorporates diversity of students' backgrounds).

Anderson Community Academy. 1148 N. Honore St., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-4276

Magnet Program: Dual Language (developmental bilingual/bicultural program that helps English-speaking and Spanish-speaking students enhance their skills in their native language and receive instruction in the other language as well).

DeDiego Community Academy. 1313 N. Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-4451

Magnet Programs: Fine and Performing Arts, Spanish Bilingual/Bicultural Program (Spanish and English instruction, program incorporates diversity of students' backgrounds), Academically Talented Students (grades 2-8). As a community academy, the school serves students within its attendance area and has no racial guidelines.

Reilly Elementary. 3650 W. School St., Chicago, IL 60618,773-534-5250

Magnet Program: Tots Intensive Multidisciplinary Experience (T.I.M.E.). State-funded remedial program.

Carpenter Elementary. 1250 W. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-7385

Magnet Program - Careers in construction.

Drummond Elementary. 1845 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-4120

Magnet Programs: Computer-centered education across the curriculum, science curriculum improvement, bilingual/Spanish (Grades K-4, provides instruction in both languages, and builds on the cultural diversity of the students' backgrounds). Year-Round School.

Pritzker Elementary. 2009 W. Schiller St., Chicago, IL 60622,, 773-534-4415

Magnet Programs: Regional Gifted Center (provides appropriate services for children identified as gifted, including a curriculum that is faster-paced, broader in scope and presenting subject matter in greater depth than the programs in most neighborhood schools). Testing is required for the regional gifted center program (773-534-3690 for info.). Application Dates: December 15 - January 15. Pritzker also offers a Reading, Language Arts, and Math Achievement Skills Center program for grades 4-6 (individualized instruction, enrichment, remedial skill reinforcement and/or drill practice for students needing additional help in reading an/or math).

Audubon Elementary. 3500 N. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-534-5470

Magnet Programs: Communication Arts (strengthen vocal and written communication skills with use of innovating teaching techniques), American Indian Studies.

Bell Elementary. 3730 N. Oakley Ave., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-534-5150

Magnet Programs: Spanish Language and Culture, Cooperative Learning.

Thurgood Marshall Middle. 3900 N. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-534-5200

Columbus Elementary. 1003 N. Leavitt St., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-4350

Lafayette Elementary. 2714 W. Augusta Blvd., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-4326

Otis Elementary. 525 N. Armour St., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-7665

Peabody Elementary. 1444 W. Augusta Blvd., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-4170

Talcott Elementary. 1840 W. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-7130

Von Humboldt Elementary. 2620 W. Hirsch Bl., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-4480

Bateman Elementary. 4214 N. Richmond St., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-534-5055

Cleveland Elementary. 3121 W. Byron St., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-534-5130

Coonley Elementary. 4046 N. Leavitt St., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-534-5140

Henry Elementary. 4250 N. St. Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-534-5060

Murphy Elementary. 3539 W. Grace St., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-534-5222

Schneider Elementary. 2957 N. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-534-5510

Roque du Duprey Elementary, 1405 N. Washtenaw, Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4230

Earle Elementary. 6121 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60636, 773-535-9130

Brentano Elementary. 2723 N. Fairfield, Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4100

Chase Elementary. 2021 N. Point St., Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4185

Darwin Elementary. 3116 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4110

Funston Elementary. 2010 N. Central Pk. Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4125

Burr Elementary. 1621 W. Wabansia Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-534-4090

Goethe Elementary. 2236 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4098

Moos Elementary. 1711 N. California, Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4340

Mozart Elementary. 2200 N. Hamlin Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, 773-535-4160

Stowe Elementary. 3444 W. Wabansia Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4175

Yates Elementary. 1839 N. Richmond St., Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4550

Christa McAuliffe Elementary. 1841 N. Springfield, Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4400

Monroe Elementary. 3651 W. Schubert Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, 773-534-4155

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: Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s).

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

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Tennis, Basketball, Softball, Swimming.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Music, Boxing, Bowling, Tot Class, Gymnastics, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Music, Boxing, Bowling.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Assembly Hall, Wading Pool, Game Room.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Theater, Music, Parent/Tot Class, Gymnastics.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Volleyball, Acting, Music.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Crafts, Fitness, Bridge, Pinochle, Euchre, Table Games.

Other Services: Preschool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Basketball Court(s), Swimming Lagoon, Cross Country Skiing, Bicycle Path, Fieldhouse, Craft Shop, Assembly Halls, Kitchen, Lagoon, Picnic Area, Volleyball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Football, Tennis, Boxing, Basketball, Dance, Music, Gymnastics, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Guitar

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Boxing, Dance, Fitness, Music.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Piano.

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Tennis, Softball, Soccer, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Teen Club, Parent/Tot Class, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Tennis, Softball, Swimming, Sewing, Basketball, Volleyball.

Other Services: Preschool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Kitchen, Library, Fieldhouse, Meeting Room, Basketball Court(s)

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Football, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Soccer, Dance, Fitness, Gymnastics, Basketball, Hockey.

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

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool, Auditorium/Stage, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Archery Range, Woodcraft Room, Volleyball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Basketball, Archery, Arts & Crafts, After-school Program, Game Room, Open Gym, Hockey, Volleyball.

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

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.

Equipment/Physical Features: Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Auditorium/Stage, Fieldhouse, Spray Pool.

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

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

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Spray Pool, Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Basketball Court(s)

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Parent/Tot Class, Game Room, Gymnastics, Basketball, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Softball, Volleyball, Basketball

Other Services: Preschool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Kitchen, Club Rooms

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Arts & Crafts.

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

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

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball.

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Gymnastics.

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

Other Services: Preschool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Track, Ice Rink(s), Sports Center, Fitness Center.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Ice Skating.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Ice Skating.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Kitchens, Spray Pool.

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

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball.

Other Services: Child Care (After-school Program, 3:30-6 PM M-F, ages 6-12), Preschool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Kitchens, Meeting Rooms, Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Arts & Crafts.

Other Services: Preschool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Cross Country Skiing, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Dance, Theater, Music, Reading/Stories, Parent/Tot Class, Playschool, Gymnastics, Volleyball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Tennis, Basketball, Home Repairs, Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Music, Volleyball.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Piano.

Other Services: Preschool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Meeting Rooms, Fieldhouse, Kitchen, Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Parent/Tot Class, Open Gym, Gymnastics.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Softball, Swimming, Arts & Crafts.

Special Services: Bowling (all ages), Cooking (17 years & up), Ice Skating (Rental, all ages), Special Olympics Training (all ages), Social Night (13-18 years).

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Fieldhouse.

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

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

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Senior's Group.

Other Services: Preschool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Computer(s), Handicapped Accessible.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Computers, Gymnastics, Ballet, Dance, Fencing, Fitness, Karate, Aikido, Piano, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Judo.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Karate, Softball, Aikido, Fencing, Judo, Piano, Yoga, Massage.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped.

Special Services: Remedial Help.

Other Services: Child Care: Babysitting (for children while parents attend classes in the building, Mon.-Sat. mornings and Mon.-Fri., 4:30-7:30 PM); School-aged care (773-266-7542 or -7356 for information); Full-day Child Care & Kindergarten, Preschool, Summer Day Camp.