Private Schools in Chicago
In addition to a vast Chicago area public school system, the city also offers a full and diverse range of private school education. Though more expensive than taking advantage of public school options, choice Chicago private schools are often lauded for their small class sizes, strong specified curriculum and well-versed teachers.
Private schools can either be secular or religious, and provide a variety of narrowly focused educational opportunities within each category.
The Best Secular Chicago Private Schools
Francis W. Parker School
330 W Webster Ave
Ph: (773) 353-3000
There are approximately 900 students.
At the Lower School level, The Francis W. Parker School uses the concept of central topic as an organizing structure for curriculum. Central topic provides an organized, year-long approach to curriculum that develops a learning setting that in its totality becomes greater than the sum of the individual experiences.
Middle School curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Foreign Language (Spanish), History, Dram, Physic Education, Music, Art, Learning Resources, Computer, Counselling.
High School curriculum: English, History and social studies, Languages and Cultural studies ( French, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish), Maths, Performing arts (Dance, Music, Television and Theatre arts), Physical education, Science, Visual arts.
The tuition fees range from $21,970 in Junior Kindergarten to $28,540 in 12th grade.
University of Chicago Lab School
1362 East 59th Street
Tel: 773-702-9451
There are 440 students registered in the lower school, 475 students in the middle school and 450 students at the high school.
Curriculum: Community learning, computer science, English, Fine arts, World Language, History and social studies, Home economics, Humanities, Journalism, Library, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science.
- Nursery School (Morning Program): $12,882
- Nursery/Kindergarten (Full Day): $18,366
- Grades 1 – 4: $19,683
- Grades 5 – 8: $21,477
- Grades 9 – 12: $22,671
Latin school
Lower School, 1531 N. Dearborn Parkway
Tel: (312) 582-6200
Middle School, 45 W. North Blvd
Tel: (312) 582-6300
Upper School, 59 W. North Blvd
Tel: (312) 582-6000
Approximately 1100 students attend the Latin school from JK to 12th grade.
Core subject areas are English, math, science, social studies, history, world languages and the arts.
Beyond the classroom: community service and affective education, performing and visual arts, physical fitness and athletics are all integral parts of the Latin curriculum.
- JK (half-day program): $20,480
- SK-grade 5: $22,825
- Grades 6-12: $26,985
