DE DIEGO ELEM COMMUNITY ACADEMY

De Diego Elementary Community Academy, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school is situated in a vibrant, historically diverse area, reflecting the cultural makeup of the surrounding community. The "Community Academy" designation often highlights the school’s efforts to act as a neighborhood hub, fostering connections between students, families, and local resources to support academic and social development.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a foundational education aligned with CPS standards, often emphasizing holistic student growth and social-emotional learning. Like many schools in the district, De Diego works to balance rigorous core curriculum instruction with extracurricular opportunities that cater to the unique interests of its student body. By operating at the intersection of urban community life and educational programming, De Diego strives to create a supportive environment that prepares its students for high school and beyond.