Murphy Elementary School

Bateman Elementary is so lucky to have a phenomenal Principal & Assistant Principal team who care about the community and each student. The teachers on the whole are excellent and challenge their students. Bateman is one of only eight schools in CPS that offer a dual language program, which is an incredible asset. The parent involvement is fairly high, but definitely could improve. We love Bateman!

Our experience was poor. Teaching was not challenging enough for my kids and while the majority of teachers were nice, my kids were bored and didn’t grow as much as they should have. Leadership made concerning remarks about how it should be easier to suspend or expel students, which is concerning in itself. There were few behavior situations that were not handled well by the leadership and started to get into retaliatory behavior. Overall did not feel welcoming, inclusive, or open to improvement.

Mala escuela los profesores son muy molestos y más los que están en el recreo

This school has one of the most supportive environments for students. Several student leadership groups. The principal is one of the most caring and dynamic persons in a long time. My kids are very happy attending this school and so am I.

Have absolutely loved Disney 2 for both my children! We have found the teachers and administration to be highly invested in each child's different needs. We love the communication, which is weekly from each classroom, but also includes administrators and more one-to-one information. Everyone seems very engaged and attentive in making sure our children are learning AND encouraging learning to be fun. We also love the parent involvement at D2. There are so many great opportunities and it’s just such a warm and welcoming environment. Great community. Great focus on personalized learning. Great communication.

We enrolled our son at Gateway as soon as he was old enough to attend (15 months), in the Community classroom. As he has progressed into Children's House (ages 3-6), it has been a joy to watch him develop across all of the elements that made a true Montessori environment so critical for us: practical life, grace and courtesy, and the hand-to-mind tactile connection that is made through the combination of classroom materials and the careful individual preparation and observation of his guides.The facility is modern and exceptionally welcoming and cared for. Leadership is responsive and caring. As for the classroom guides and aides: words can't describe the immense effort and love they put into their work with the children. As one of only two-AMI accredited Montessori schools in Chicago, we lucked out that this absolute gem happens to be within a mile of our home.