Garfield Park Preparatory Academy
The Chicago School teamed up with Chicago Public Schools on an ambitious and high-profile project to improve educational opportunities for children on the city’s west side and offer TCS students unique practicum and internship experiences.
Garfield Park Preparatory Academy, a contract school opened in September 2009, under CPS’ Renaissance 2010 initiative. The school will improve elementary education in unique and powerful ways and also leverage the talents of Chicago School faculty and graduate students.