Prescott Elem School

Prescott Elementary School serves 412 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in Chicago's affluent Lincoln Park neighborhood. With 33 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention and strong classroom support. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning an impressive 8.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 115th out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 97th percentile statewide.

This outstanding achievement is reflected in the school's 9.6 out of 10 academic score, with 62% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading across all grade levels. Prescott Elementary benefits from being located in an educated and economically stable community. The surrounding 60614 ZIP code area has a median household income of $135,364 and a remarkable 86% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an environment that strongly values education.

With a low poverty rate of just 8.6% and median home values of $730,300, the neighborhood reflects the kind of community investment that supports quality public education. The school sits on Wrightwood Avenue in one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods, where families are deeply committed to educational excellence.