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Academically speaking, the school is solid, though its lack of diversity is apparent. Due to significant annual fundraising, it tends to operate more like a private institution, where substantial financial contributions seemingly grant parents a strong influence over administrative decisions. While the majority of the community is highly tight-knit, it often fosters (perhaps unknowingly) an exclusive, bubble-like environment that sidelines alternative viewpoints and other key stakeholders. The teaching staff is fantastic, though the lack of transparency in the relationship between the faculty and administration is noticeable. So, I think it depends on what you are looking for in both your school experience as a parent and that of your child’s experience.

This describes a lot of the Lakeview CPS elementary schools pretty well.

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