Clapham School
Clapham School was conceived in 2005 to meet a felt need for an academically rigorous and distinctively Christian school among classical schools in the Chicago area.
Clapham School inspires students with an education founded on a Christian worldview, informed by the classical tradition, and approached with diligence and joy.
Clapham School equips men and women to intentionally serve Christ by cultivating his goodness, truth and beauty in the world.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 126 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,950
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Clapham School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,950
Tuition Notes
Tuition for Class One through Class Eight.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Emily Arnold
Admissions Associate
Kathy Bailey
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Birdwatching Club, Botany Club, Chess Club, Math Olympiad, Theatre Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boys' Basketball, Girls' Volleyball, Golf
Birdwatching Club, Botany Club, Chess Club, Math Olympiad, Theatre Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boys' Basketball, Girls' Volleyball, Golf
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