British International School of Chicago South Loop
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Chicago, IL
161 W 9th St, Chicago, IL 60605
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
British International School of Chicago South Loop is an independent private school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 641 students and around 9 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 641
- Teachers
- 68 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 309 girls, 332 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 85% of independent schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 33 independent schools in Illinois.
Students by grade
Student body
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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Questions about British International School of Chicago South Loop
What grades does British International School of Chicago South Loop serve?
British International School of Chicago South Loop serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend British International School of Chicago South Loop?
About 641 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at British International School of Chicago South Loop?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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