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At Chicago Public Schools, students and families have the opportunity to choose schools that best fit their needs and interests.

This website was created to help elementary and middle school families better understand some of their school choice options and make informed school choice decisions.

Chicagoschoolchoice.org is a one-of-a-kind website for several reasons:

  • Parents can find high-performing school options (as identified by state and federal standards) by location, focus area and/or grade level.
  • All schools featured on this site are open to both neighborhood and non-neighborhood students, and all schools featured on this site have identified they have room to accept students for the 2010-2011 school year.
  • This site provides in-depth information about schools of choice in Chicago, including a “get-to-know your teacher” section and other information designed to help parents make informed decisions about schools.

Take a look around. We’ll help you choose a great option for your children!

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Changes due to federal court decision

On September 24, 2009, the federal court vacated the Chicago Public Schools desegregation consent decree. As a result of that ruling, the race-based criteria referenced in the Options for Knowledge Guide and the applications and other materials related to the 2010–2011 admissions process will not be used to make admissions decisions. Alternate admissions procedures are currently being developed and will be available for public comment in the near future.

More information about the federal court decision »

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