Baker Demonstration School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Wilmette, IL
201 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Wilmette
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In Wilmette, Illinois, Baker Demonstration School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 148 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 148
- Teachers
- 23.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 63 girls, 85 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 59% of independent elementary schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 68% of independent elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 38 independent elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Baker Demonstration School
What grades does Baker Demonstration School serve?
Baker Demonstration School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Baker Demonstration School?
About 148 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Baker Demonstration School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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