Chicago City Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Chicago, IL
541 W Hawthorne Pl, Chicago, IL 60657
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Illinois
In Chicago, Illinois, Chicago City Day School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 130 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of independent elementary schools in Illinois. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 163 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 130
- Teachers
- 29 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 52 girls, 78 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 163 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of independent elementary schools in Illinois (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 61% 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 2011–12.
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 Chicago City Day School
What grades does Chicago City Day School serve?
Chicago City Day School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Chicago City Day School?
About 130 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chicago City Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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