UNIV OF CHICAGO CHTR - WOODSON

Univ of Chicago Chtr - Woodson is a public charter middle school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 214 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade.

The University of Chicago Charter School (UCCS) – Woodson campus, located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, serves students in grades kindergarten through 5th. As part of the UCCS network, the school operates under the academic umbrella of the University of Chicago’s Urban Education Institute. Its mission is centered on providing a rigorous, research-based curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher education by fostering high academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and social-emotional development.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates data-driven instruction with a focus on community and cultural responsiveness. By leveraging resources from the University of Chicago, Woodson provides its students with a cohesive K-12 trajectory that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. The campus is dedicated to creating a supportive culture that values parent partnership and student agency, aiming to ensure that every child—regardless of their starting point—develops the academic foundation necessary to excel in selective high schools and beyond.

For more information, contact Univ of Chicago Chtr - Woodson at (773) 624-0700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.