Overview

Avalon Park Elementary School is a magnet school in Chicago, IL. It is one of 656 schools in Chicago Public Schools.

School Rating

Avalon Park Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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7 Reviews
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Neighborhood

8045 South Kenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
School leader: Mr Takeshi White-James
(773) 535-6615
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