Decatur Classical Elem School

Decatur Classical Elementary School serves 329 students in grades K-8 on Sacramento Avenue in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood. This regular public school has earned an impressive 8.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #209 out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 95th percentile statewide. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance with a perfect 10.0 academic score and 85% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels.

With 22 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, Decatur Classical maintains a favorable 15:1 student-teacher ratio that supports personalized attention and instruction. The school draws families from the surrounding 60645 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $73,726 and 45% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's median home value of $309,800 reflects a stable, middle-class community, though 16.3% of residents face economic challenges.

Decatur Classical Elementary stands out as a high-performing public school option in Chicago's diverse Albany Park community, where nearly 49,000 residents benefit from the school's strong academic reputation and commitment to student achievement in an urban setting.