Overview

Tarkington Elementary School is a public school in Chicago, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 656 schools in Chicago Public Schools.

School Rating

Tarkington Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
7/10
ӣƵ Rating

Rating Factors

The ӣƵ Rating for this school is based on the following elements.
ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Parent Tip
When will your child take Algebra? Here's what you need to understand about math tracking.
Notice something missing or confusing?
Sources
ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
Parent Tip
Ask the school what it’s doing to help students who are behind. Understand what on-track learning looks like, and explore higher-performing schools in your area to find the best opportunities for your child to succeed.
Sources
ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.
Why are advanced academics important?
Sources
ACADEMICS

Race/Ethnicity

Sources
ACADEMICS

Low-Income Students

Notice something missing or confusing?
Sources
ACADEMICS

Students With Disabilities

Notice something missing or confusing?
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

School Improvement

Schools with high scores in the following areas have better outcomes for student learning, college readiness, and test scores.
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

What makes a great teacher? The truth may surprise you.
Parent Tip
³󲹳’s the most important thing to look for in the staff at a school?
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

About the School

Sources
3.0
4 Reviews
5 stars  
4 stars  
3 stars  
2 stars  
1 star  

Neighborhood

3330 West 71st Street
Chicago, IL 60629
School leader: Ms Jessica Reisner
(773) 535-4700
School leader email
School attendance zone
Map of Tarkington Elementary School address. Map of Tarkington Elementary School address. Map of Tarkington Elementary School address.

Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Kove Learning Academy
    0.25 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Kove Learning Academy
    0.25 miles
    Private; PK, K
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Kiddie Kove Nursery School
    0.28 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Queen Of The Universe School
    0.61 miles
    Private; PK-8
    4.3 (7 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Hurley Elementary School
    0.63 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
    3.8 (5 Reviews)
  • NA
    Little Kids Village Learning Center
    0.63 miles
    Private; PK
    4.0 (1 Review)
  • 3 /10
    Eberhart Elementary School
    0.7 miles
    Public district; K-8
    1.0 (1 Review)
  • NA
    Hurley Head Start
    0.7 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 3 /10
    Goode Stem Academy High School
    0.74 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • 10 /10
    Audubon Elementary School
    12.56 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
    4.4 (21 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Bell Elementary School
    12.8 miles
    Public district; K-8
    3.5 (31 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Lasalle II Lang Acad Elementary School
    9.67 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
    4.7 (54 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Alcott College Prep
    11.82 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
    4.7 (23 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
    12.53 miles
    Public district; K-8
    3.9 (25 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Mcdade Elementary Classical School
    4.99 miles
    Public district; K-7
    4.8 (13 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Mount Greenwood Elementary School
    4.71 miles
    Public district; K-8
    4.4 (21 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Prescott Elementary School
    11.52 miles
    Public district; K-8
    3.9 (72 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
    5.58 miles
    Public district; K-6
    5.0 (3 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Skinner Elementary School
    8.31 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
    4.1 (60 Reviews)