Stone Academy (Chicago)
Leander Stone Scholastic Academy (commonly referred to as "Stone Academy") is a magnet school in Chicago, Illinois. In 2010, Stone Academy was ranked #23 out of 250 best schools in Chicago by Chicago Magazine.[1]
In earlier years (the 1940s) the school was known simply as the Leander Stone Elementary School, at 6239 N. Leavitt St (2200 W), a short block north of Granville Ave (6200 N), opposite Thome Ave (~6239 N). It was then an ordinary elementary school, Grades 1-8.
The school's namesake, Leander Stone (1831-1888), was born in Mercersburg, New York. At an early age he moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he grew up working on a farm. Stone later moved to Chicago, taking a position as a reporter for the Chicago Times. He also served as principal of the Jones School, assistant editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate, and a member of the Chicago Board of Education.
References
- ↑ Rodkin, Dennis. "Best Elementary Schools: Chicago (Schools Ranked 1-250)". Chicago Magazine.
External links
- Official website
- Stone page at cps.edu
- Stone Elem Scholastic Academy at the National Center for Education Statistics
Coordinates: 41°59′40″N 87°41′05″W / 41.9945°N 87.6848°W