Redwood Day School
Special education school · Grades 2–8
Chicago, IL
5959 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools nationwide
In Chicago, Illinois, Redwood Day School is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. About 31 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of special education schools nationwide. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–8
- Students
- 31
- Teachers
- 8.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 24 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.
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 Redwood Day School
What grades does Redwood Day School serve?
Redwood Day School serves grades 2–8.
How many students attend Redwood Day School?
About 31 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Redwood Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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