Gems World Academy Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Chicago, IL
350 E S Water St, Chicago, IL 60601
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Illinois
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Chicago, Illinois, Gems World Academy Chicago is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 196 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Illinois. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 196
- Teachers
- 59 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 182 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 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
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Illinois (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 61% of independent schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 33 independent schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 Gems World Academy Chicago
What grades does Gems World Academy Chicago serve?
Gems World Academy Chicago serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Gems World Academy Chicago?
About 196 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gems World Academy Chicago?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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