North Center

North Center is a neighborhood on Chicago’s north side, just west of Lake View. The neighborhood is bordered by Montrose Avenue on the north and Diversey Parkway south, Ravenswood Avenue, and the north branch of the Chicago River.

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Origins

North Center is a neighborhood on Chicago’s north side, just west of Lake View. The neighborhood is bordered by Montrose Avenue on the north and Diversey Parkway south, Ravenswood Avenue, and the north branch of the Chicago River.

Originally settled by Germans, North Center is still rooted in European culture as evidenced by its vibrant neighborhood and collection of nostalgic shops, restaurants and diners, live music and theater, and service businesses. The charming homes on tree-lined streets illustrate this influence. North Center real estate options range from stone walk-ups to modern loft condos to traditional Victorians. North Center also has easy street parking, unlike most of the city neighborhoods.

North Center’s Town Square is a whirl of activity, from bowling alleys and parks (one includes an indoor ice arena) to the public library and movie theater complex. Free family and community events occur throughout the year, including the Farmer’s Market on Saturdays from June to October.

West Lakeview and Roscoe Village are both sub-neighborhoods of North Center.

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RATING* SCHOOL NAME GRADES SCHOOL TYPE
2 Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
5 Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
4 John J Audubon Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
5 John C Coonley Elementary School Kindergarten - 8th Grade Public
5 Lane Technical High School 7th Grade - 12th Grade Public
5 Devry Advantage Academy High School 11th Grade - 12th Grade Public
2 Louisa May Alcott College Preparatory High School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
N/A St Benedict Preparatory School Preschool - 12th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A North Park Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Pilgrim Lutheran School Preschool - 8th Grade Private/Charter
N/A St Benedict Preparatory School Preschool - 12th Grade Private/Charter
* School data provided by National Center for Education Statistics, Pitney Bowes, and GreatSchools. Intended for reference only. GreatSchools Ratings compare a school’s test performance to statewide results. To verify enrollment eligibility, contact the school or district directly.