Univ of Chicago Lab School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade1,946 students8 students per teacher
Independent schools in Chicago, IL
27 independent schools in Chicago, IL. Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program.
Other kinds of schools in Chicago
All schoolsCatholic schools 90Christian schools 32Jewish day schools 14Montessori schools 19High schools 58Preschools 27Special education schools 17
Latin School of Chicago Upper
Independent school · Grades 5–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade806 students11 students per teacher
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade687 students6 students per teacher
British International School of Chicago South Loop
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade641 students9 students per teacher
British International School of Chicago South Loop
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade638 students10 students per teacher
Catherine Cook School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade405 students7 students per teacher
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln P
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade373 students13 students per teacher
The Latin School of Chicago
Independent school · Grades K–4
Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade371 students5 students per teacher
Bennett Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade285 students6 students per teacher
Bennett Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–11
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade250 students7 students per teacher
North Park Elementary School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade237 students9 students per teacher
Chicago Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade228 students8 students per teacher
Providence St. Mel School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade206 students8 students per teacher
Gems World Academy Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade196 students3 students per teacher
The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools nationwide
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade148 students4 students per teacher
German International School Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade135 students6 students per teacher
Chicago City Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade130 students5 students per teacher
French American School of Chicago
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 29 independent schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade112 students22 students per teacher
Urban Prairie
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 166% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade101 students7 students per teacher
Urban Prairie Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade97 students6 students per teacher
Chicago Free School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade54 students6 students per teacher
Futureworld
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 29 independent schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade45 students15 students per teacher
Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed
Independent school · Grades K–10
The smallest classes of any independent school in Chicago
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade35 students3 students per teacher
KC'S Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade14 students7 students per teacher
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