Pilsen Elementary Community Academy

1420 West 17th Street

School District

Chicago Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 26, 2021

Pilsen is a really great school. The teachers are working hard to give the students the best possible education. They care about their students and the community.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2021

My experience in this school has been so positive. Working with the teachers and staff as well as the principal. Its in a wonderful community. Where everyone lends a helping hand.
Submitted by other on May 20, 2021

Pilsen is a community where students come first and all voices are heard and valued. At Pilsen, we believe that all students have the capacity for growth and the potential to create positive change in our society. With consistent communication, collaboration and reflection, Pilsen staff will continue to improve our ability to support all students. Through this work and by building strong family and community partnerships, students will develop the independence, perseverance, and compassion for themselves and others necessary for future success.
Submitted by teacher on May 17, 2021

I have been teaching here for 6 years. The staff is highly dedicated to the students. They genuinely care about the emotional and academic well being of each child. I wouldn't want to work anywhere else!
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2021

Great school. School seems like one big family. The teachers are very young, energetic, always looking to for ways to improve their teaching methods. My son loves going to school. The staff is above and beyond, especially during remote learning! School continued and changes were made to help out students in need during a difficult time. A school who cares so much about not a few but all of there students is hard to find. This community school is a hidden gem!
Submitted by teacher on May 17, 2021

Pilsen Academy is lucky to have staff members who truly care about students. Teachers and miscellaneous staff work together to support kids in growing their leadership, developing character, and improving academically. Being a small school, it really feels like a tight-knit learning community. I am happy to be part of the "Pilsen familia"!
Submitted by student on August 12, 2019

My experience at this school was more so on the bad side although I was a straight A and honor roll student. Most of the teachers didn’t know how to discipline the students which lead to chaos in most of the classrooms. It got so bad that one of the teachers that was trying to teach was harassed and made fun of by a student and she began to cry. How terrible
Submitted by teacher on May 01, 2014

When it comes to teachers, one bad apple spoils the whole bunch. Time to take a look at teachers who are community troublemakers who give the rest of us a bad name.