Alcott College Prep

Grades: PK-8
Students: 557
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 614:1
Certified Teachers: 98%
Community Reviews
23 Reviews
2625 North Orchard Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
Test Scores
6/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
9/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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I regret having my child attend this high school. The only reason I kept him in it was because he made actual friends for the first time. Communication here from parent to staff is non existent. I'm still waiting on replied to my emails from 2024. I've emailed principal Grace Moody multiple times wi
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Posted by a parent on 6/9/2025
We selected Alcott specifically for the diverse learner program and our all of our expectations have been greatly exceeded. The support teachers, school psychologist and speech pathologist are top notch and have helped our son thrive. In addition, our daughter who does not require additional support
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Posted by a parent on 11/2/2023
We researched schools extensively before selecting Alcott for our children. While we also received offers from a number of other top CPS schools via the lottery, we’re so happy we went with this one. It’s a place where my kids are academically challenged, but still a carefree and nurturing environme
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Posted by a parent on 9/27/2023
Rundown. Disappointing new principal. Poor communication. Big donors call the shots and get special treatment. Some reviews on here seem to be fake. Rude, disorganized front office. Inaccessible for wheelchairs. Lack support for those who need extra help, disabilities, learning diabilities, social-e
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Posted by a teacher on 8/1/2023
Alcott is not just a school, it is a community. Teachers, administration, and parents all care about the school, the kids, and the entire community. After Skinner, which is selective enrollment (!), Alcott sends the most kids to selective enrollment high schools in CPS. Alcott is diverse in every se
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Posted by a parent on 6/4/2021

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Chicago schools - Alcott College Prep is located at 2625 North Orchard Street, Chicago IL 60614. Alcott College Prep is in the Chicago Public Schools. Alcott College Prep is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-8.

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