Gillespie Elementary School
Grades: PK-8
Students: 284
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 14:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 428:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
9301 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60619
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
2/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness6/10
Community Reviews
A former student was able to enter the building and was buzzed in...able to get past the desk and security as there was no 9ne attending putting thr other students at risk. I think every parent should question the school and make sure they are protecting the students.
Posted by a parent on 10/6/2025The teachers at Gillespie really care about their students. The school promotes each child to meet their own individual progress goals and this really helped my son stay positive at school because he could feel himself growing and his teacher praised him a lot. He struggled at his last school quite
Posted by a parent on 8/13/2025My child had a wonderful year in 2nd grade this year. His teacher was welcoming and fair. Looking forward to having the same experience in 3rd!
Posted by a parent on 7/18/2025While I am a new teacher to the building, I hope to stay for much longer. This is truly a wonderful place to teach and for students to learn.
Posted by a teacher on 2/16/2019I'm very unhappy with this school. My child is new to Gillespie, she has been bullied pretty much since the first week of school. I went up to the school when it strated nothing was done about it. Well today she was hit several times with a broom stick by that student. Would you believe the school d
Posted by a parent on 12/19/2014Nearby Schools
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Chicago schools - Gillespie Elementary School is located at 9301 South State Street, Chicago IL 60619. Gillespie Elementary School is in the Chicago Public Schools. Gillespie Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-8.
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