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K-12

Private

Includes links to a variety of Chicago-based private schools that are not part of the Chicago Public School district. Sites may include, but not limited to independent schools affiliated with:

Religion
Military
Montessori
Waldorf Method
Sudbury Valley Model
Boarding schools
International schools

Please submit a general location of the school (e.g., northwest side) and other unique website features, such as application form, location map and directions.

Public

Includes links to Chicago-based public schools, mainly those of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Elementary Schools - 493

421 traditional elementary schools
35 magnet schools
14 special schools
23 middle schools

Secondary Schools - 95

70 general/technical/academic preparatory
13 special schools
5 magnet schools
7 vocational schools

Charter Schools - 14

9 elementary
5 secondary

Alternative School Programs

6 Safe School sites for disruptive students
24 sites for dropouts

Please note that primary or elementary schools that serve as a Charter School or Magnet School are listed in those categories.

Also, schools that serve beyond primary, and are both primary and secondary schools are listed in the main ''K-12'' category.