Cragin
Cragin is a quiet, large, commercially built residential neighborhood located on the Chicago’s Westside, 8 miles from the Loop. A wide range of homes, from bungalows, two-flats and Cape Cods can be found near shopping centers and restaurants. A population of over 78,000 residents makes up the ethnically diverse Cragin.
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Cragin is a quiet, large, commercially built residential neighborhood located on the Chicago’s Westside, 8 miles from the Loop. A wide range of homes, from bungalows, two-flats and Cape Cods can be found near shopping centers and restaurants. A population of over 78,000 residents makes up the ethnically diverse Cragin.
Historically this community has been friendly to commerce, having gained an early reputation as Whiskey Point, with a saloon was established in the 1830s. In the late 1800s, Cragin Brothers & Company located their tin plate and sheet iron processing plant near Whiskey Point and a railway station was built to accommodate all their employees. A bustling economy and job opportunities brought an influx of residents. More industry followed and the town grew quickly, resulting in a population of over 60,000 by 1920.
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Education Cragin Schools
| RATING* | SCHOOL NAME | GRADES | SCHOOL TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Henry D Lloyd Elementary School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Franz Peter Schubert Elementary School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Laughlin Falconer Elementary School | Preschool - 6th Grade | Public |
| N/A | St Genevieve School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
| N/A | Grace English Lutheran School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Private/Charter |
| N/A | New Life Christian School | Preschool - 12th Grade | Private/Charter |
| N/A | A-Karrasel Primary Grade Center | Preschool - Kindergarten | Private/Charter |
