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Chicago Public Schools facts for kids

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125 South Clark Street in the Chicago Loop - old headquarters

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a system of public schools in the city of Chicago. It is the third largest school district in the United States. CPS reported having 681 schools including 472 elementary schools, 106 high schools, 96 charter schools, and 7 contract schools. The current interim superintendent is Dr. Janice K. Jackson since December 2017.

Images for kids

  • YOUNGSTERS RETURNING TO CLASS FOLLOWING A FIRE DRILL IN A CHICAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. FIRE DRILLS ASSUME A GREATER... - NARA - 556265

    Children returning to class following a fire drill at a Chicago elementary school, 1973. Photo by John H. White.

  • ChicagoPublicSchoolslogo

    CPS logo from 2009 until 2014

  • First CPS logo

    CPS logo from the late 1980s until 2009

  • Roberto Clemente Community Academy, Chicago (2006)

    Roberto Clemente Community Academy

  • Lincoln Park High School

    Lincoln Park High School

  • Lenart Regional Gifted Center, Chicago, Illinois

    Lenart Regional Gifted Center

  • Bronzevillemilitary

    Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville

  • DunbarHS(Chicago)

    Dunbar Vocational Career Academy

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Escuelas Públicas de Chicago para niños

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