Bennett Day School
- Bennett Day School is a PreK to 12th Grade progressive school in downtown Chicago where students and faculty construct learning together.
- Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our mission at Bennett Day School is to advance creativity and innovation in education through cultivating lifelong learners and leaders.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 155 students
- Yearly Tuition: $28,818
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 10 / rolling
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Bennett Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Independent Private Schools Association Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 155 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 19 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 10 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $28,818 |
| Tuition Notes | For the 2019-20 school year...PK = $20,325 JK - 7th = $28,818 8th - 12th - $33818 |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% |
| Admissions Director | Laura Maheshwary |
| Admissions Associate | Janessa Juarez |
School Notes
- Bennett Day School is Chicago's newest progressive PreK through 12th grade independent school located near downtown in the West Loop and West Town neighborhoods. Bennett Day School`s curriculum, based on the Reggio Emilia approach, offers an education that cultivates a love of learning as students and teachers co-construct their education. Bennett Day`s campus offers state-of-the-art facilities and technology. The school also features an interactive TinkerLab made precisely for children to create their own adventures while collaborating in small groups with our faculty and fellow students. Bennett Day School language programs include Spanish, Mandarin, and computer programming. The school's math program is based on depth and mastery via Singapore mathematics. Please visit the Bennett Day School website now at www.bennettday.org to learn more and RSVP for an information session or upcoming event on our calendar.
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