Overview

Whittier Elementary School is a magnet school in Chicago, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 656 schools in Chicago Public Schools.

School Rating

Whittier Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
3/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

The GreatSchools Rating for this school is based on the following elements.
ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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Courses & Programs

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Students With Disabilities


STUDENT LIFE

School Improvement

Thrive Award
This school received a Thrive Award in 2021. Schools that win Thrive Awards have better outcomes for student learning, college readiness, and test scores.

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

1900 West 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60608
School leader: Ms Yadira Guzman
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Whittier Head Start
    0.01 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
    0.08 miles
    Private; 9-12
  • NA
    St. Ignatius College Prep
    0.17 miles
    Private; 9-12
  • NA
    St Ignatius College Prep
    0.17 miles
    Private; 9-12
  • NA
    Childserv Wood Head Start
    0.18 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Twenty-First Pl Head Start
    0.23 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    St Paul Our Lady Of Vilna
    0.27 miles
    Private; PK, K-8
  • NA
    Gads Hill Center After School
    0.3 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Guadalupe Reyes Children & Fc
    0.36 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
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  • 10 /10
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    9.19 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; 11-12
  • 10 /10
    Proviso Math And Science Academy
    8.23 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; K-8
  • 10 /10
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    3.58 miles
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  • 10 /10
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    11.13 miles
    Public district; K-8