Countryside School

Countryside School is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, fully accredited school that offers a challenging and fulfilling academic program in grades K-8 for students who are motivated to learn.
Countryside School combines joy in learning with excellence in education.
Countryside School offers all students small instructional groups in math, reading, literature, spelling, vocabulary, foreign languages and science; a math program that focuses on problem solving and applied learning; hands-on, inquiry-based science; literature-based language arts; extensive emphasis on writing; social studies integrated with literature, art and music; physical education, art and music; team sports; and extended day program.

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Top Rankings

Countryside School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Countryside School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 24 / Mar. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition for grades 6-8 is $16104 Need-based financial aid is available.
Summer Program Cost
$150
% on Financial Aid
12%
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Judith Kaplan

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess

Arts and Music Programs:
Arts and Crafts club, Band, Chorus

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery Club, Co-ed Volleyball, Coed Basketball, Cross-Country, Tennis, Track

School Notes

  • Countryside School is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, fully accredited school that offers a challenging and fulfilling academic program in grades K-8 for students who are motivated to learn. Countryside School combines joy in learning with excellence in education. Countryside School offers all students:
  • small instructional groups in math, reading, literature, spelling, vocabulary,science
  • foreign languages (Chinese and Spanish for all grades, Latin in grades 4-8)
  • a math program that focuses on problem solving and applied learning;
  • hands-on, inquiry-based science;
  • extensive emphasis on writing and critical thinking skills
  • physical education, art and music; team sports; and extended day program;
  • beautiful 13 acre campus,
  • diverse student body
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Countryside School cost?
Countryside School's tuition is approximately $15,680 for private students and $150 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Countryside School?
The acceptance rate of Countryside School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 91%. Countryside School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Countryside School offer?
Countryside School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Countryside School's ranking?
Countryside School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Countryside School?
The application deadline for Countryside School is Feb. 24 / Mar. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 24 / Mar. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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