Catherine Cook School vs. British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Catherine Cook School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
Catherine Cook School is an independent school in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood serving Preschool (age 3) through 8th Grade.
Our vibrant learning community values curiosity, connection, and compassion.
Our whole-child approach centers academic excellence, wellness and belonging, leadership experience, and developing an innovator's mindset.
Guided by student inquiry, our curriculum encourages exploration of big ideas through reading, writing, research, and collaboration, integrating hands-on activities that incorporate problem solving, design thinking, and incredible technology resources.
100% of Class of 2024 accepted into at least one of their top three high school choices.
More than 130 after school program options until 6:00 p.m. Financial support is available.
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.
Grades Offered
NS-8
NS-5
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Year Founded
1975
2001
Students Body
Total Students
422 students
635 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
-
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
19
100
Pre-K Students
37
150
Kindergarten Students
42
80
Grade 1 Students
43
60
Grade 2 Students
35
75
Grade 3 Students
46
60
Grade 4 Students
38
60
Grade 5 Students
48
50
Grade 6 Students
36
-
Grade 7 Students
29
-
Grade 8 Students
49
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
50 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
n/a
Average Class Size
15
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 16 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$32,360
n/a
Tuition Notes
1/2 Day PS: $27,060; Full Day PS: $32,360; JK-4: $34,750; 5-8: $36,450Need-based financial assistance is available.
https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/bisc-lincoln-park/admissions/tuition-fees
Admissions Director
Tiffany Wells
Erin Woodhams
Admissions Associate
Jessica Ledesma
Ryan Till
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
After School Adventures, Extended Day (until 6:00 p.m.), Middle School Athletics, Middle School Clubs and Academic Teams
Ballet, basketball, Chess Club, Choir, Cooking Club, Dance Team, Fencing, Student Musical, Tumbling