The Latin School Of Chicago

59 W North Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60610-0606
The Latin School Of Chicago is a co-educational independent day school for students in grades junior kindergarten through twelve. The Latin School seeks to be one of the finest independent schools in the nation. To achieve this goal, the School is committed to educating students to lead lives of purpose and excellence; enabling students to develop their individual talents and abilities, and encouraging them to appreciate learning as a lifelong endeavor; creating an educational environment in which the pursuit of academic excellence and intellectual growth is complemented by a concern for the moral, physical, psychological, and aesthetic development of each student; providing a supportive school experience in which students develop a strong sense of self-esteem in an atmosphere of mutual respect; preparing students for success in college and beyond, and being a diverse school community that respects cultural differences and appreciates the common experiences that bring us together.

School Overview:

The Latin School Of Chicago
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1888
Student Body
Total Students 1107 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 33% (IL School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 134 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 80%
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes JK $22480 SK-4 $24825 5-12 $28985
% on Financial Aid 17%
Admissions Director Frankie Brown

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