Blaine does have many wonderful aspects... notably some great teachers. But there are a fair number of negatives too. As many others have pointed out, the principal is an ineffective leader whose focus seems to be more on politics than education. Communication is poor to parents. And a small group of
... Read more parents do seem to have an inordinate of sway in decision-making. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/18/08
My son is getting a great education here. The teacher he has is wonderful. Tons of additional, special programs here that other CPS parents probably only dream about. One negative is your checkbook dictates just about everything that happens at Blaine.The Principal does not run this school. Parents with
... Read more large bank accounts do. Big contributers get big perks. Think your kid is gifted? He/She will be if you have the money to back it. The price of area private schools and Blaine is about the same. Consider that when you are looking for schools. Constant drama between parents. Right now there is an LSC battle that is frankly embarrassing to Blaine. If you can overlook all of that and just stay out of the drama, write checks and walk away your reward is your child will get a great education here. The teachers are phenominal and communicate well with you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/15/08
I have 2 kids that attend Blaine. They are getting a wonderful education and are having fun at the same time. I strongly disagree that the school is weak in upper grades. The teachers in the upper grades are motivating, encouraging and make it a wonderful learning experience for families. I would
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Posted by a parent on 03/31/08
Live in district, sent child to Blaine for K-3 and participated in fundraising. School run as gulag with parents not welcome and literally not allowed per the autocratic principal. There is also much unnecessary politics by small band of parents who are cliquish with principal. Special needs students
... Read more should be especially cautious. This is old school 'chicago public schools.' Many other public elementary schools in area are better and more welcoming. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/29/08
Great staff, good parent involvement, always progress on making it better.
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651
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
38
Number of classrooms:
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Chicago schools — Blaine Elementary School is located at 1420 W Grace St, Chicago IL 60613. 1420 W Grace St is in the 60613 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Blaine Elementary School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Blaine Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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