LENART ELEM REGIONAL GIFTED CTR

Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr is a public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 284 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center is a highly-regarded public magnet school located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago. As a part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it serves students in grades K–8 who have been identified as gifted through the district’s selective enrollment process. The school is known for its rigorous, accelerated curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and high academic expectations, designed specifically to meet the unique cognitive needs of gifted learners.

Beyond its core academics, Lenart is well-regarded for fostering a tight-knit school community that prioritizes both social-emotional development and intellectual growth. The school consistently ranks among the top performing institutions in the city, frequently earning high marks on the CPS School Quality Rating Policy. Because it is a regional gifted center, it draws motivated students from across a broad geographic area, creating a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with complex subject matter and extracurricular enrichment.

For more information, contact Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr at (773) 535-0040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.