Hermosa has several elementary and high school options in and around the neighborhood. If you are planning in enrolling a child in the free Chicago Public Schools system, all new students must submit an application to CPS . All other private schools have their own application systems.
Earliest age for Pre School at CPS: Your child must be 3 years old before September 1st of the upcoming school year. For more details, visit CPS.edu, Early Learning program.
Barry Elementary is a CPS Neighborhood school with ~850 students in PreK - Grade 6.
North Hermosa / Belmont Gardens
Grades PreK - 6th
2828 N Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
School Website: http://barry.cps.edu/
Ward: 35th
Nixon Elementary is a CPS Neighborhood school with ~700 students in PreK - Grade 6.
Central/South Hermosa
2121 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
School Website: http://nixon.cps.edu/
Ward: 35th
McAuliffe Elementary is a CPS Neighborhood school with ~700 students in PreK - Grade 8.
Kelvyn Park School is a CPS Neighborhood school with ~400 students from grade 7-12.
Kelvyn Park/Central Hermosa
4343 W Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60639
School Website: http://www.kelvynparkhs.org/
Ward: 35th
Pritzker College Prep is a charter with 900+ students, an IB School, has 15 varsity sports, and 50+ clubs.
Hermosa
1-773-394-2848
CPS is always looking for volunteers with all types of skills. Retirees, parents of students and young adults are welcome to apply. This CPS video shows the diversity of people and support needed at Chicago Public Schools.
Neighborhood History:
Madonna High School
4055 W Belmont (1949 - 2001)
Just east of the tracks on Belmont (Avondale) , this all-girl catholic high school was located at 4055 W Belmont Ave, demolished in 2001. The land is still owned by the Franciscan Sisters, who built St. Joseph's Home and Assisted Living Center in it's place. Madonna High School Alumni can connect through this Facebook page.
Choosing a school, day care center or appropriate activities for your children can be challenging. The best place to start is with your neighbors! Talk to parents at one of the local parks or connect with online groups.
