Gce Lab School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,150
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Gce Lab School
9	12
10	13
11	13
12	12

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Year Founded

2010

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Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

51%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

86%

Average Class Size

16 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

None

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,150

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Tuition Notes

To ensure the accessibility of the GCE experience to all and to encourage specifically socioeconomic diversity, we have adopted Flexible Tuition. Flexible Tuition in 2020-2021 will range, $4,550 – $29,150. We encourage all families to apply for Flexible Tuition by submitting an income and asset assessment. Families enrolled in the Flexible Tuition Plan must re-submit financial information annually. Families who elect not to complete the assessment will be responsible for full tuition.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Anime ClubCereal

CitizenshipDrama

Events PlanningLouder Than A Bomb

Movies ClubMusic Makers

PRIDESkateboarding Club

Street Team: Social MediaStudent Ambassadors

Student CareStudent Council

SustainabilityVideo Games

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School Notes

Through project-based learning and real-world connections, GCE helps students explore their passions, find their own voice, and apply their learning to the world around them.
At GCE Lab School, we situate education within current events. Our thematic curriculum is engaging, relevant, and purposeful which helps students understand the "why" behind what they're learning. We believe that this meaningful learning prepares young people to participate as leaders and citizens in diverse communities.

School Motto: We dream of a world where every child is given the opportunity to realize their full potential.

Our Mission: Using the city as a classroom, we embolden a community of socially responsible citizens to respond courageously to the world`s biggest challenges.
At GCE, we don`t teach to the test. We teach to the world`s most pressing problems. Our students see purpose in their courses because their experience equips them to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By the time our students graduate, they are agents of change capable of asking critical questions, working together, and leading effectively to develop creative solutions. The GCE student body uniquely represents the city of Chicago. Named one of the most diverse private high schools in Illinois, GCE attracts students from all over Chicago and grants merit- and need-based scholarships to ensure that our school serves as a microcosm of the city.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gce Lab School cost?

Gce Lab School's tuition is approximately $29,150 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Gce Lab School?

The acceptance rate of Gce Lab School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What is Gce Lab School's ranking?

Gce Lab School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Gce Lab School?

The application deadline for Gce Lab School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 9/30/2020

One great thing about GCE is the small class size. It's so easy to reach out and connect with my classmates and teachers. GCE teaches real issues, we learn about poverty and other global crises, so it's much easier to learn. I love GCE and would recommend it to other students.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - First-year student

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).