Alcott Elementary School

2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alcott Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alcott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Alcott Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 96% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

Alcott Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcott Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#418 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(20-21)
41%
28%
52%
30%
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alcott Elementary School's ranking?
Alcott Elementary School is ranked #418 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Alcott Elementary School often compared to?
Alcott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Alcott Elementary School?
575 students attend Alcott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Alcott Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What grades does Alcott Elementary School offer ?
Alcott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Alcott Elementary School part of?
Alcott Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Alcott Elementary School located?
Alcott Elementary School is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Lincoln Park.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
End of Quarter 4/Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of School (K-8)
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of School (PreK)
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of First Quarter
October 17, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of Quarter 2
December 19, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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