Prairie School of Dupage
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Wheaton, IL
1926 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Wheaton
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
In Wheaton, Illinois, Prairie School of Dupage is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 73 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 306% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 161 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 73
- Teachers
- 9.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 35 girls, 38 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 161 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% 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
- 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 Prairie School of Dupage
What grades does Prairie School of Dupage serve?
Prairie School of Dupage serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Prairie School of Dupage?
About 73 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Prairie School of Dupage?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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