Baker Demonstration School

201 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, IL, 60091-0602
Tel: (847)425-5800
Grades: NS - 8 | 375 students
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Baker Demonstration School nurtures each child to become a creative, confident and reflective learner, strong in mind, body and heart. Baker students think independently, engage collaboratively, make connections across disciplines, realize their talents and apply their learning beyond school. Baker's inclusive community celebrates individual, family and cultural differences. Baker serves an ever-changing world through research-based curriculum that promotes academic excellence through active inquiry, exploration and continual innovation by our entire learning community.

School Overview:
Baker Demonstration School
School Membership(s) Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1913
Student Body
Total Students 375 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 24% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 99%
Average Class Size 18 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31 / Mar. 20 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $13,393
Tuition Notes Full day Kindergarten tuition listed Full tuition schedule: http://bakerdemschool.org/tuition-financial-aid.html
% on Financial Aid 27%
Average Financial Aid Grant $6,500
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Hilary Holder
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Flag Football Soccer
Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 12 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Actors Gym Chess Wizards
Fairytale Ballet Mad Science
Magic Mandarin
Music Play-Well Tek Engineering/Architecture
Swimming Tae Kwon do
Theater Games Zumba

School Notes:

  • Baker Demonstration School nurtures each child to become a creative, confident and reflective learner, strong in mind, body and heart. Baker students think independently, engage collaboratively, make connections across disciplines, realize their talents and apply their learning beyond school. Baker\\\'s inclusive community celebrates individual, family and cultural differences. Baker serves an ever-changing world through research-based curriculum that promotes academic excellence through active inquiry, exploration and continual innovation by our entire learning community.

    • Profile last updated: 09/11/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Baker Demonstration School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
St Athanasius Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.8 mi. away
St Francis Xavier School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0.9 mi. away
Midwest Montessori School
Gr. K | 0.9 mi. away
Roycemore School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.7 mi. away
St Joseph School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 2 mi. away

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