#1 Best Waldorf Schools in Illinois
The Waldorf School of Dupage
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Warrenville
Warrenville, IL
A+Overall grade76 students5 students per teacher
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Best Waldorf Schools in Illinois
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Illinois. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Waldorf Schools in Illinois
Urban Prairie
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 166% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade101 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Waldorf Schools in Illinois
Da Vinci Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Illinois
Wauconda, IL
AOverall grade94 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Waldorf Schools in Illinois
Urban Prairie Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade97 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Waldorf Schools in Illinois
Chicago Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade228 students8 students per teacher
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