In 1998, UNO opened the doors to its first charter school, Octavio Paz. Named after the Nobel-prize winning Mexican writer (1990), Octavio Paz elementary serves 800 K-8 students from throughout the city of Chicago.

Octavio Paz is situated on two campuses:

Octavio Paz Primary Campus (K-3)
2651 W. 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 773.890.1054
Fax:773.890.1069

Octavio Paz Intermediate Campus (4-8)
2401 W. Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 312.432.1170
Fax:312.432.1180

Academic Performance
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For more detailed information on Octavio Paz’s academic performance and student body, you may also visit:

Interactive Illinois Report Card: Paz Elementary



Octavio Paz School Leadership

Primary Campus Director
Ms. Vanessa McNorton

Master Teachers
Ms. Carrie Hoey and Mr. Sean Halloran

Intermediate Campus Director
Mr. Dan Goodwin

Master Teachers
Mr. Anik Zampini
Ms. Michelle Johnson-Taylor
Mr. Aaron Walker