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Metropolitan Schoolhouse

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Chicago, IL

2464 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Illinois

Metropolitan Schoolhouse is a special education school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 21 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Illinois. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
21
Teachers
6.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 13 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Illinois (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of special education schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 60 special education schools in Illinois.

    Students by grade

    11
    22
    32
    54
    61
    75
    81
    102
    111
    122

    Student body

    White95%
    Black5%

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    • 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?

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    Questions about Metropolitan Schoolhouse

    What grades does Metropolitan Schoolhouse serve?

    Metropolitan Schoolhouse serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Metropolitan Schoolhouse?

    About 21 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Metropolitan Schoolhouse?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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