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Virgil Grissom Elementary School

Virgil Grissom Elementary School is a Chicago public school in South Deering serving grades PK-8. The school features early childhood programs and has participated in the Learning Landscapes project to enhance its outdoor environment.

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Virgil Grissom Elementary School is a public school located in the South Deering neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. As part of the Chicago Public Schools district, it serves students from preschool (PK) through 8th grade. The school focuses on early childhood development, offering school-based preschool programs designed to support the educational foundations of children ages three and four. The school is notable for its involvement in the Learning Landscapes project, which emphasizes the importance of outdoor environments in student development. With an enrollment of approximately 291 students, the school maintains a community-focused atmosphere. It has received an overall B- grade from Niche, reflecting its performance across various academic and institutional metrics.

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  • I have mixed feelings about Grissom. On one hand, the preschool program seems like it gets a lot of focus, but for the older kids, it feels like the school is constantly playing catch-up. The building is older and you can really tell—there's always mention of 'capital improvements' and repairs in the works, but meanwhile, the ventilation feels stuffy and the overall cleanliness is just okay. My main gripe is the attendance culture; it feels like half the class is out sick or just missing every other week, and I haven't seen a real plan from the school to address the health side of why kids are staying home so much. It's frustrating when you're trying to keep your own kid healthy but the environment feels a bit neglected.

    3/31/2026

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