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Welcome to Crain’s 13th annual Private School Planner, which features ample information about the Chicago area's exceptional private education options. In this guide, more than 20 top-flight institutions and organizations provide an in-depth look at their offerings. As a result, it is an essential resource for families with school-age children. Whether they are looking for a school in the city or suburbs, a religious education or a curriculum based on international studies, STEM or another specialty, parents will discover numerous dynamic learning environment options for their kids.
The Avery Coonley School
Location: downers Grove
GRADES: Preschool-8
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16
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Catherine Cook School
Location: Chicago
GRADES: preschool-8
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Bennett Day School
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British International School of Chicago, South Loop
Location: Chicago
GRADES: PreK-12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15
Location: Chicago
GRADES: PreK-12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15
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Francis W. Parker School
Location: Chicago
GRADES: PreK-12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 19
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Chicago Jewish Day School
Location: Chicago
GRADES: JK-8
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Chicago City Day School
Location: Chicago
GRADES: JK-8
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15
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Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University
Location: Evanston
GRADES: Age 4-Grade 12
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Rogers Park Montessori School
Location: Chicago
GRADES: age 2-grade 8
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Loyola Academy
Location: Wilmette
GRADES: 9-12
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Latin School
Location: Chicago
GRADES: JK-12
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Lake Forest Country
Day School
Location: Lake Forest
GRADES: Age 2-Grade 8
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15
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Lake Forest Academy
Location: Lake Forest
GRADES: 9-12
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Hyde Park Day School
Locations: Chicago, northfield, lemont
GRADES: 1-8
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 10
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German International
School Chicago
Location: Chicago
GRADES: preschool-8
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Woodlands Acadmy of
the Sacred Heart
Location: Lake Forest
GRADES: 9-12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16
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Wolcott College Preop
Location: Chicago
GRADES: 9-12
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University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Location: Chicago
GRADES: Nursery 3-Grade 12
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The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Location: Chicago
GRADES: K-12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 10
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St. John's Northwestern Academies
Location: Delafield, wisconsin
GRADES: 6-12
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Roycemore School
Location: Evanston
GRADES: prek-12
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