Audubon Elementary School

We pulled our son out of a private school after bullying went unchecked and we placed him in Hamilton. It was the best decision we ever made. Not only is he excelling academically and socially but also emotionally. The school teaches (preventative) conflict resolution using proven coping tools like deep breathing and reflection forms. In fact, my 11-year old son now encourages me to use deep breathing:)

Jahn has been fantastic! The teachers have been universally great, and both of my kids are thriving academically. An underrated gem of a neighborhood school.

If you’re looking for a welcoming, inclusive community where your child will have personalized attention from teachers who care about your child, then Pilgrim is definitely the school for you. We were not happy at our previous CPS school. Our daughter wasn’t happy, she felt ignored, the focus on timed tests (in 1st grade!) made her anxious and she started to not like school. Since we moved to Pilgrim, she has absolutely thrived. Her love for learning is due to the amazing teachers at Pilgrim. She’s a straight A student, scoring in the 90th+ percentile in both reading and math. She’s in her 8th grade year and Mrs. Andreen works one on one with each student to prepare them for the high school application process. She’s been a lifesaver! Our younger daughter loves her teacher as well. I love the care and support she has provided to my youngest and as parents we love the fact that we can communicate easily with teachers. They are very supportive and responsive (which was not our experience at CPS). It is also by far the most affordable private school option. There’s no way we could have afforded the other private options on the north side. Pilgrim’s like a hidden gem. I can’t say enough good things about our tiny but mighty school community!

We have had a positive experience during our first year at Alphonsus with our preschooler. He has grown so much in literacy and independence. I am comforted by the attention to detail with safety measures that the administration, teachers, and staff have in place. Our son loves to learn and has been exposed to hands-on, creative ways to learn during his first year in preschool.

Saint Andrew has been an incredible school for our children. The education is excellent, the teachers are truly caring, and the sense of community is unmatched. We feel so fortunate to be part of a school where families, educators, and students genuinely support one another. Without a doubt, Saint Andrew has the best community of parents and educators in Chicago.

Excellent community school that has a broad academic program with many options for your kid(s). The community feel around this school is extremely strong with excellent parent involvement across the board. As parents we moved both our kids here over the years and have experienced such a warm atmosphere with excellent teachers that care.