Portage Park

Portage Park, is known for Six Corners, the once famous shopping center where Cicero and Milwaukee Avenues meet Irving Park Road. However, Portage Park has much more to offer as a stable, charming neighborhood with large bungalows, two-flats, Victorian and American Four Square homes, and a gorgeous grass and garden rich community park.

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Portage Park, is known for Six Corners, the once famous shopping center where Cicero and Milwaukee Avenues meet Irving Park Road. However, Portage Park has much more to offer as a stable, charming neighborhood with large bungalows, two-flats, Victorian and American Four Square homes, and a gorgeous grass and garden rich community park. An Olympic-size pool where gold medalist Mark Spitz set world records is open to the public, as well as a boxing ring, sports fields and cultural center.

The Portage Theatre, used for performing arts, silent and independent films, myriad dining options, and a full-fledged costume shop, called Fantasy Costumes, help in defining the eclectic feel of this neighborhood. Beautiful architecture can be seen I the spires, steeples and towers of many of the churches in Portage Park. Home to the largest Polish community in Chicago and the Polish American Association, the Polish Jesuit Millennium Center, and the Polish Army Veterans and Chopin Park, named after Poland’s famous pianist, Portage Park remains close to its roots.

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RATING* SCHOOL NAME GRADES SCHOOL TYPE
2 William P Gray Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
3 Peter A Reinberg Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
2 Portage Park Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
3 Washington D Smyser Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
3 Ernst Prussing Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
N/A Jacqueline B Vaughn Occupational High School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
N/A Edwin G Foreman High School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
N/A St Bartholomew School Preschool - 8th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A St. Robert Bellarmine School Preschool - 8th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A St Patrick High School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A Kidwatch Plus Inc Preschool - Kindergarten Private/Charter
N/A Little Scholars Learning Center Preschool - Kindergarten Private/Charter
N/A Kids In Harmony Day School Preschool - Kindergarten Private/Charter
N/A Mosaic Early Childhood Academy Preschool - Kindergarten Private/Charter
N/A North Center Handicapped Children Private/Charter
N/A St John Lutheran School Preschool - 8th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Midwestern Christian Academy Preschool - 8th 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.

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