our community
The 50th Ward is a fantastic place to live and raise a family. We have some of the best parks and schools in the City of Chicago, and we have a beautiful new public library. See below for information about many of the public buildings and spaces that make the 50th Ward so great!
Parks and Green Space
The 50th Ward has more than 100 acres of parks, living up to Chicago’s motto: Urbs in Horto—city in a garden. From boasting one of the city’s only cultural centers at Indian Boundary, to containing tucked away natural areas like Thillens Park, our neighborhood has enough green spaces for every nature lover.
Northtown Library
The 50th Ward is served by the Northtown Library—a 16,000 square foot facility located at 6800 N. Western, at the corner of Pratt and Western. For more information, including library hours, click here.
The new Northtown Library was opened in 2019, after years of advocacy from Alderman Silverstein and the 50th Ward community. It is a state-of-the-art facility, which features all the modern amenities, including an early learning area, YOUmedia center, a children’s area, a teen area, and of course, ample stacks of books.
The building also features 44 units of CHA senior housing above the library, managed by Evergreen Real Estate Services. Learn more at www.northtownapts.com.
50th Ward Public Schools
The 50th Ward has some of the best schools in the City of Chicago. Featuring eight public schools and many more private and religious schools, the neighborhood has excellent options to fit every child and family’s educational needs.
Jamieson Elementary School
Jamieson Elementary
Address: 5650 N. Mozart St.
Phone: (773) 534-2579
Website: www.jamieson.cps.edu
Jamieson Elementary, a level 1+ rated neighborhood school, has been associated with excellence in education for more than 70 years. The faculty and staff are committed to providing students with a broad range of educational experiences and opportunities.
Philip Rogers School of Fine Arts
Rogers Elementary
Address: 7345 N. Washtenaw Ave.
Phone: (773) 534-2125
Website: www.philiprogersschool.org
Rogers School is an ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse neighborhood school currently serving over 700 pre-kindergarten through 8th grade students. The goal is to provide students with an environment that will allow all of them to reach their maximum potential, to learn to think critically, and to find joy in learning.
Decatur Classical School
Decatur Classical School
Address: 7030 N. Sacramento Ave.
Phone: (773) 534-2201
Website: www.decaturclassical.org
Decataur is a selective enrollment school. They celebrate the incredible ability children have to learn and provide an unrivaled educational experience that is defined by a culture of positive social, cognitive, and individualized development.
George Armstrong School of International Studies
Armstrong Elementary
Address: 2110 W. Greenleaf Ave.
Phone: (773) 534-2150
Website: www.georgearmstrongelementary.org
George B. Armstrong is a neighborhood school of international studies and aims to connect academic programs to students’ cultural heritages. Armstrong offers facilities for science and art. The school’s major partners include S&C Electric Co. and Junior Achievement.
Mosaic School of Fine Arts (formerly Boone)
Mosaic School of Fine Arts
Address: 6710 N. Washtenaw Ave.
Phone: (773) 534-2160
Website: mosaic.cps.edu
As a Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster School, Mosaic’s Expressive Arts teachers provide instruction in Visual Art, Dance, Music, Drama, Library, and Physical Education. They also integrate the arts throughout the curriculum to ensure that students have regular opportunities to perform, share, and explore their artistic and athletic abilities.
West Ridge Elementary
West Ridge Elementary
Address: 6700 N. Whipple St.
Phone: (773) 534-8250
Website: www.westridgeelementary.org
West Ridge Elementary is a neighborhood school in one of the most diverse areas of Chicago. Programs such as English as a Second Language, Special Education in a Least Restrictive Enviroment, and Enrichment Programs are available for qualified students.
Stone Scholastic Academy
Stone Scholastic Academy
Address: 6239 N. Leavitt St.
Phone: (773) 534-2045
Website: www.westridgeelementary.org
Stone Scholastic Academy was designated as a magnet school in 1982. Stone is a school with students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. The importance of the arts is emphasized through many partnerships, including an arts residency at every grade.
Clinton Elementary
DeWitt Clinton Elementary School
Address: 6110 N. Fairfield Ave.
Phone: (773) 534-2025
Website: www.clinton.cps.edu
DeWitt Clinton is a neighborhood school serving Pre-K through eighth grade students in the West Ridge and Rogers Park communities. Clinton is rated a Level 1+, the best rating for a Chicago Public School. Additionally, Clinton is a recipient of the Comprehensive Gifted Program for qualifying students in Grades 1-8.