A.N. Pritzker School is located in the Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. Pritzker School serves grades K-8 with its neighborhood magnet-cluster school focused on fine and performing arts and a Regional Gifted Center. Pritzker also offers a Pre-K for all program.
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pritzker Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pritzker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pritzker Elementary School's student population of 655 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Pritzker Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pritzker Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
24%
28%
Black
20%
16%
White
38%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pritzker Elementary School's ranking?
Pritzker Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pritzker Elementary School often compared to?
Pritzker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lasalle Ii Lang Academy Elementary School, Burr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pritzker Elementary School?
655 students attend Pritzker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pritzker Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pritzker Elementary School?
Pritzker Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pritzker Elementary School offer ?
Pritzker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pritzker Elementary School part of?
Pritzker Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Pritzker Elementary School located?
Pritzker Elementary School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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