Chicago Grammar School

900 N Franklin St Ste 104, Chicago, IL, 60610
Tel: (312)944-5600
Grades: K - 5 | 40 students
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The mission of The Chicago Grammar School is to provide children, preschool through eighth grade, the means to construct knowledge through experience, within the richness of a classical curriculum, informed by emerging research.

School Overview:
Chicago Grammar School
School Membership(s) State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 5
Year Founded 2005
Student Body
Total Students 40 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 26% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 10 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $17,800
% on Financial Aid 28%
Admissions Director Phillip D. Jackson
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 3 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Scholars Mathletes
Swim Club

School Notes:

  • Preschool and Kindergarten programs inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education. Classical Curriculum implemented for Grades 1-8. A Classical Curriculum is a language (including symbolic language) focused approach with great emphasis on the acquisition of reading, math and writing skills. It is an integrated curriculum with themes tying literature, history, science, art and music together. A Classical Curriculum uses a four year cycle of history as the organizing agent that generates the themes of the curriculum. CGS is a member of the Learning and the Brain Society and the American Educational Research Association utilizing the latest brain-based educational strategies from leaders in the field. Chicago Grammar School is North Central Association (NCA) accredited.

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Chicago Grammar School
Gr. K-5 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. PK-K | 0.2 mi. away
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Gr. 10-12 | 0.3 mi. away
The Catherine Cook School
Gr. K-9 | 0.6 mi. away
Immaculate Conception School
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