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Ancona School

4770 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615-0606 -

School Notes Overview:

The Ancona School is a Montessori-based, independent school educating children from the preprimary to 8th grade. Ancona educates students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers and independent, lifelong learners. Rooted in the Montessori tradition, our child-centered school stimulates the joy of learning and builds a strong academic foundation. We inspire children to nourish their inner lives, find the power in their own voices and strive for justice and peace. In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona cultivates understanding, care and respect for others. Our goal is to produce confident, motivated and self-directed lifelong learners. We respect the innate curiosity of each child and encourage inquiry, exploration and creative expression. ...

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School Overview:

	Ancona School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	257 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	70%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 57 students
	Kind - 32 students
	Grade 1 - 25 students
	Grade 2 - 28 students
	Grade 3 - 26 students
	Grade 4 - 22 students
	Grade 5 - 20 students
	Grade 6 - 15 students
	Grade 7 - 13 students
	Grade 8 - 19 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	28 teachers
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	Jan. 15 / rolling
Sport
Total Sports Offered	2
	Sports
	Basketball	Volley Ball

School Notes:

The Ancona School is a Montessori-based, independent school educating children from the preprimary to 8th grade. Ancona educates students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers and independent, lifelong learners. Rooted in the Montessori tradition, our child-centered school stimulates the joy of learning and builds a strong academic foundation. We inspire children to nourish their inner lives, find the power in their own voices and strive for justice and peace. In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona cultivates understanding, care and respect for others. Our goal is to produce confident, motivated and self-directed lifelong learners. We respect the innate curiosity of each child and encourage inquiry, exploration and creative expression.
Profile last updated: 01/15/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60615)	School Zip (60615)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	45,096 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	49%	24%
Population Average Age	33 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.0 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$31,571	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.1 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	61 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	26% / 74%	61% / 39%