Graceland West is served by several excellent schools. Below you’ll find the Chicago Public Schools within our neighborhood’s attendance boundaries, as well as a therapeutic school located right here in the community. Click any school’s link to learn more or connect with them directly.
Elementary Schools (Pre-K – 8th Grade)
James G. Blaine Elementary School
Blaine Elementary is a Fine Arts Magnet Cluster school nestled at the corner of Southport and Grace Street — right in the heart of Graceland West. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, Blaine weaves arts integration throughout the academic curriculum alongside partnerships with institutions like the Chicago Cubs, the Field Museum, and the Chicago Children’s Museum. It consistently earns high marks from families for its warm community culture and commitment to both academic excellence and creative expression.
Visit Blaine’s Website →
Ravenswood Elementary School
Ravenswood Elementary is a Chicago Public School neighborhood school with a dedicated Performing & Fine Arts program. The school’s mission centers on providing every child with a high-quality education that combines academically rigorous coursework, arts-integrated experiences, and culturally relevant practices. Families are deeply involved through organizations like Friends of Ravenswood School (FORS), the Fine Arts Magnet Education (FAME) committee, and a TEDxYouth program run by students themselves.
Visit Ravenswood’s Website →High School (9th – 12th Grade)
Lake View High School
Lake View High School is the neighborhood’s premier public high school, known for its commitment to preparing students for college, career, and community engagement. The school offers a rigorous STEM curriculum emphasizing critical thinking and 21st-century skills, alongside a strong Music and Visual Arts program. Students can pursue dual credit courses, participate in the National Honor Society and Key Club, and take advantage of a wide range of extracurricular activities. Lake View prides itself on helping young people develop the skills to understand their role in an interconnected world.
Visit Lake View’s Website →Also in Our Neighborhood
Quantum LEEP Academy
Quantum LEEP Academy is a therapeutic K–12 school located right within Graceland West, founded by Lorell Marin in 2018 as an extension of LEEP Forward Developmental Therapy Clinic. Built on a neurodiversity-based approach to education, LEEP designs individualized programs for each student, integrating academics with occupational, physical, and speech therapy. The school’s philosophy centers on building self-confidence and a love of learning, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional development as the foundation for long-term academic success. It serves students with a wide range of developmental differences in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Visit Quantum LEEP’s Website →