Fernwood Elementary School

Grades: PK-8
Students: 259
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 261:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
41 Reviews
10041 South Union Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
4/10
Test Scores
5/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
7/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Fernwood Elementary School
Granted these events took place years ago but I feel like it should be spoken about, a 1st grader was placed in cuffs in the school for a fight by a security officer Robert tower hired. Him and his best clown buddy Tyson would always pick on the male students and give special treatment to the female
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Posted by a community member on 11/21/2025
Great Principal and staff. Always there for the kids and parents.
Posted by a parent on 9/15/2024
Everyone that works at this school is so nice and down to earth! Everyone cares from the principal to the janitor. Everyone is treated equally important and makes sure everyone is taken care of.
Posted by a community member on 9/15/2024
Amazing field trips, good teamwork and amazing community
Posted by a teacher on 9/15/2024
I love this school it is so wonderful
Posted by a parent on 9/15/2024

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Chicago schools - Fernwood Elementary School is located at 10041 South Union Avenue, Chicago IL 60628. Fernwood Elementary School is in the Chicago Public Schools. Fernwood Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-8.

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