The Latin School of Chicago
Independent school · Grades K–4
Chicago, IL
1531 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
The Latin School of Chicago is an independent private school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from kindergarten through 4th grade. It has about 371 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of independent elementary schools in Illinois. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 148 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–4
- Students
- 371
- Teachers
- 75 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 192 girls, 179 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 148 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of independent elementary schools in Illinois (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 92% 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
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 Latin School of Chicago
What grades does The Latin School of Chicago serve?
The Latin School of Chicago serves grades K–4.
How many students attend The Latin School of Chicago?
About 371 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Latin School of Chicago?
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