British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park vs. Catherine Cook School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Catherine Cook School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
BISC Lincoln Park is a private, international school for children ages 15 months - 11 years old. We provide an individualized, international curriculum that allows each student to reach their potential, explore their passions and become leaders.
Our faculty views each child as an individual preparing them with 21st-century skills and an ever-evolving world through hands-on learning and leadership opportunities.
A primary-focused learning environment ensures each child reaches their potential before moving into a secondary school environment.
Catherine Cook School is an independent, coeducational preparatory school in Chicago serving Preschool (age 3) through 8th Grade.
Catherine Cook is a vibrant learning community that values curiosity, connection, and compassion.
Our incredible teachers work closely with each student and family to identify and foster strengths, ignite imagination, and encourage a growth mindset.
Academics are guided by student inquiry to utilize research skills, problem solving, design thinking, and incredible technology resources.
An emphasis on social-emotional learning encourages students to fully understand and embrace themselves, appreciate and respect the identities of others, and become compassionate leaders.
100% of Class of 2023 accepted into at least one of their top three high school choices.
Grades Offered
NS-5
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
2001
1975
Students Body
Total Students
635 students
461 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
100
22
Pre-K Students
150
36
Kindergarten Students
80
42
Grade 1 Students
60
48
Grade 2 Students
75
45
Grade 3 Students
60
54
Grade 4 Students
60
40
Grade 5 Students
50
35
Grade 6 Students
-
43
Grade 7 Students
-
47
Grade 8 Students
-
49
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
75%
Average Class Size
20
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 18 / rolling
Tuition Notes
https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/bisc-lincoln-park/admissions/tuition-fees
1/2 Day PS: $24,650; Full Day PS: $29,710; JK-4: $32,000; 5-8: $33,620; Need-based financial assistance is available.
Admissions Director
Erin Woodhams
Tiffany Wells
Admissions Associate
Ryan Till
Jessica Ledesma
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Ballet, basketball, Chess Club, Choir, Cooking Club, Dance Team, Fencing, Student Musical, Tumbling
After School Adventures / Virtual Adventures, Extended Day (until 6:00 p.m.), Middle School Athletics, Middle School Clubs and Academic Teams