German International School Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
1726 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Illinois
- Growing: enrollment up 322% since 2013–14
German International School Chicago is an independent private school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 135 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment has grown about 322% since 2013–14. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 135
- Teachers
- 23.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 63 girls, 72 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 66% 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 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 German International School Chicago
What grades does German International School Chicago serve?
German International School Chicago serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend German International School Chicago?
About 135 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at German International School Chicago?
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