John C. Coonley School, built in 1893, is a small neighborhood school located in the North Center community where kids love to learn. 

Coonley serves students in grades PreK through 8. We specialize in meeting the needs of the neighborhood, low incidence special needs and gifted students.

In addition, Coonley School serves as a city-wide site for low-incidence special education programs.  There are two Learning Disability Resource teachers who service students within their grade level classrooms providing a Least Restrictive Environment.  There is one Pre-K Early Childhood Special Education program and Pre-K Autism program, a State Blended Pre-K program, and a primary, intermediate and upper cognitive disabilities program.  

To learn more about Coonley visit the following:

http://research.cps.k12.il.us/resweb/SchoolProfile?unit=2880

As of September 2008, Coonley will become a new regional gifted resource center.  Programs will begin this fall and include eligible students in Kindergarten and 1st grade.  For more information and application information, see program link or contact the Office of Academic Enhancements at 773/553-2060.


    
         
 


We take pride in our students' academic achievements and feature the following in our educational program:

  • A nurturing environment with small class sizes

  • A state-of-the-art technology lab with computer access for every student

  • Integrated technology instruction that complements science and social science curriculum

  • New classroom library resources and appropriate instructional materials

  • Ongoing individual reading assessment in grades K-2 to optimize and personalize reading instruction

  • A K-5 reading program aligned with the Chicago Reading Initiative

  • A range of middle school programs that include AVID, College Board and the REAL/Tap program (see programs for more information)

Our students represent the diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds of our city. 

The school is located in the North Center Community with outstanding resources as the Sultzer Regional Library, Old Town School of Music, American Theater Company, and Welles Park.  

Students benefit from field trips and partnerships with many of the great resources within our community.