Chicago Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Chicago, IL
5200 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Waldorf School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 228 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 228
- Teachers
- 27.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 114 girls, 114 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 70% of independent schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 33 independent schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
- National Association of Independent Schools
- 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 Waldorf School
What grades does Chicago Waldorf School serve?
Chicago Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Chicago Waldorf School?
About 228 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chicago Waldorf School?
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