The Childrens School of Oak Park
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Oak Park, IL
820 Ontario St, Oak Park, IL 60302
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Oak Park
- Growing: enrollment up 65% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Oak Park since at least 2011
In Oak Park, Illinois, The Childrens School of Oak Park is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 132 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 65% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 186 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 132
- Teachers
- 12.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 78 girls, 54 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 186 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 63% 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 2011–12.
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 The Childrens School of Oak Park
What grades does The Childrens School of Oak Park serve?
The Childrens School of Oak Park serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Childrens School of Oak Park?
About 132 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Childrens School of Oak Park?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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