Latin School of Chicago Upper
Independent school · Grades 5–12
Chicago, IL
59 W N Blvd, Chicago, IL 60610
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Illinois
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Latin School of Chicago Upper is an independent private school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 806 students and around 11 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 806
- Teachers
- 72 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 415 girls, 391 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 166 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 91% of independent schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 33 independent schools in Illinois.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Latin School of Chicago Upper
What grades does Latin School of Chicago Upper serve?
Latin School of Chicago Upper serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend Latin School of Chicago Upper?
About 806 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Latin School of Chicago Upper?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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