CICS Basil
Grades: K-8
Students: 541
Type: Charter
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 595:1
Certified Teachers: 72%
1816 West Garfield Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60609
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
5/10
7/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness9/10
Community Reviews
I used to like the school at one point, but since they have changed so many different staff members, Principals and teachers it has gone UNDER!!! Especially since Athena Gideons has been the principal. She is THE WORSE!! PLEASE DO NOT ENROLL YOUR CHILD AT THIS SCHOOL OR ANY OF THE REGENERATIONS/CICS
Posted by a parent on 4/14/2022As a returning parent who child is now in 2nd grade (I was the parent who posted a comments when she was in Kindergarten), I LOVE this school, and the dedication the teachers put into the students. For example, Ms. Scott, and Mr. Johnstone!!!I always see teachers will after school hours! Although th
Posted by a parent on 9/24/2015As a teacher who has stuck with the kids, the curriculum, and the model for three years, I can honestly say it has come a LONG way. It shows in the test scores. One parent commented that for many parents, this will be the only opportunity that they will have to see their children wear a cap and gown
Posted by a teacher on 4/19/2015My daughter been going here for 3 years and the only thing I don't like about the school is the lack of school books..
Posted by a parent on 10/17/2014As a Basil staff member, I'm excited to see a satisfied kindergarten parent. I'm disappointed to see some unhappy parents (I hope we can earn back your trust this year under new principals), but it's true this school is not for every family - we're not an arts school, or a sports school. We're an ac
Posted by a teacher on 8/19/2014Nearby Schools
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5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI RECENTLY LOSS MY DAUGHTER AND NOW I HAVE TO RAISE MY GRANDSONS AGES 7 AND 4 AND HAD TO ENROLL THEM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR THE STAFF AND TEACHERS WERE SO SUPPORTIVE. THE TEACHERS ARE INVITING AND REALLY ENGAGED IN THE CHILDREN MY GRANDSONS AND NOW MY GRANDDAUGHTER WILL BE THERE AS WELL THIS UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR. THE PRINCIPAL ENGAGES AND MAKES SURE THE SCHOOL CELEBRATES HOLIDAYS AND HAS THE SCHOOL ENGAGED IN SO MANY ACTIVITIES. THERE IS ALWAYS A SMILE ON THE KIDS FACES THE OFFICE STAFF IS SO HELPFUL. I AM SO LUCKY TO HAVE DALEY AS PART OF MY VILLAGE THAT IS HELPING WITH MY GRANDKIDS.Parent Review2y ago
Chicago schools - CICS Basil is located at 1816 West Garfield Boulevard, Chicago IL 60609. CICS Basil is in the Chicago Public Schools. CICS Basil is a Charter school that serves grade levels K-8.
