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Mark T. Skinner West Elementary School
1260 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
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Review №1

Stress inducing school. All you need to get in to feel like sh** is a good brain and a good score. Love to get placed in the lowest class in the grade, even though Im meant to be in the best one. They call themselves a good school because its selective enrollment. You can only get into a good high school with good grades, and good luck getting them knowing certain teachers.

Ku
Review №2

My son has developed into a wonderful young man while at Skinner West. I know of so many other children who have developed so well here. It is a bit crowded, and the new addition will help in that regard. They do need to replace the air conditioner, which hasnt been working properly for several years. I find it atrocious that they havent replaced that air conditioning unit all these years. That being said, the teachers make a school, and the teachers here are top notch.

So
Review №3

I was a student a Skinner years before the new building and all the changes that I have heard about. Ill always cherish my days there because they really prepared me for the next levels of my education. Skinner had awesome balance of teachers but my favorite in the building was Mr. Werner. He helped us understand his students with Special needs and was good at bringing us all together through music (Step Team). Mr. Werner was like our celebrity teacher because of his connection to the music world. and I dont remember a day that went by w/o him having a positive outlook on life. There no place like SKINNER!!!

El
Review №4

I have been at Skinner since kindergarten. Ever since then I have loved it here. We have superstar students and teachers. The teachers always make sure that we learn something new everyday while making it fun. The teachers prepare you fully for testing and the next grade. The students are amazing as well. The principal is a superstar herself. I hope you choose skinner.

Am
Review №5

This school has to be the worst of its kind i mean i had heard from my students that the math teacher there does not even teach the students. I think her name is Erika Stevens and she does not teach the kids anything. My child also explains how during a class period she is talking to some other teacher named ironically enough Erica Montenegro. Then my child also says she is always on her phone, i mean what kind of teacher does that. If i ever have children again i am sure as heck not sending to this school worst money spent on a supposedly gifted school.

Jo
Review №6

I’m not sure what is the story behind some of these negative reviews. I have 3 children in the school, 6th, 4th, and 1st. My youngest will be there for Kindergarten next year. Yes the teachers are strict, you have to be to keep 1,100 in check and safe. And yes there is a lot of homework, but it should be expected from a Blue Ribbon Classical/Magnet school. I absolutely love the school, the entire staff is amazing, and the Principal and Assistant Principal are hard working and dedicated.

Yo
Review №7

I have been at this school since kindergarten. And this schools activities and learning have been a great development for my life. The website is also very informational.Thank you Skinner West Elementry

Is
Review №8

I would like to know how in the world I can reach Vicki Dixon to verify if my son is on their waiting list. I was able to reach their Preschool department over a year ago and put my son on the waiting list. I have called on numerous occasions and left NUMEROUS voicemails for Vicki and she has YET to return my phone call.

Be
Review №9

Me and many others dislike many teachers. Very strict and put a lot of unnecessary stress on students making it harder to learn. Children rarely participate in class activities and are always talking, yellow slips are given out for little things such as chewing gum. Classes are terribly overcrowded. Overall i would not recommend this school.

Ji
Review №10

This School Is great but some teachers are just plain EVILLLL

Ky
Review №11

Me too I had Mrs. Ganievia in the skiped 1st uptoo 2nd 3-4-5th grade

am
Review №12

The school education is great but sometimes the teachers can be quite mean

Lu
Review №13

Skinner West is a very fun and great school the teachers are ok but i have been there since kdg and im now going into 7th the programs are pretty good and the park is awesome i heard that they are adding a new wing and there will be more classrooms that is very cool

Ka
Review №14

Skinner West is a really great school.The kids here are friendly and the teachers help you out when you have trouble.I am a student at this school and I came here in 2nd grade and I am in 6th grade,and I got to say I learned a lot since Ive been here.-Kayla----------------------8th grade now - IM WAS SO CRINGEY

G
Review №15

Ive been at skinner since 1st grade and I have always loved this school

TD
Review №16

I love this school only a few teachers but all in all an amazing school

Ba
Review №17

This is the greatest school ever!! :)

cl
Review №18

No,this school is great,I go to this school anyways,there is not just one teacher for each class,there are many,sometimes your home room teacher is ur math teacher or reading like mine, Marybeth OConnor!

Lu
Review №19

I love Skinner, shoutout to everybody!

Ro
Review №20

I got accepted in prek I didnt go

HS
Review №21

All kids are highly intelligent

Ad
Review №22

Skinner North is better.

Ad
Review №23

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaayeeeeeeeeeee

h
Review №24

It was ok

O’
Review №25

This is my school💕💕

As
Review №26

Great!

Al
Review №27

This school is the i go to it and its fun every day the teachers are the best and everyone is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Address:1260 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
  • Site:http://cps.edu/Schools/Pages/school.aspx?SchoolId=610177
  • Phone:+1 773-534-7790
Categories
  • Elementary school
  • School
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–6PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:8AM–6PM
  • Sunday:8AM–6PM
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