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British International School of Chicago, Lincoln P

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5

Chicago, IL

814 W Eastman St, Chicago, IL 60642

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011

In Chicago, Illinois, British International School of Chicago, Lincoln P is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 373 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
373
Teachers
29.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 182 girls, 191 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of independent elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 38 independent elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    650’11–12674’13–14379’15–16379’17–18353’21–22373’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K156
    K78
    160
    273
    358
    455
    549

    Student body

    White54%
    Two or more races27%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Asian8%
    Black2%

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    Questions about British International School of Chicago, Lincoln P

    What grades does British International School of Chicago, Lincoln P serve?

    British International School of Chicago, Lincoln P serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend British International School of Chicago, Lincoln P?

    About 373 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at British International School of Chicago, Lincoln P?

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