Catherine Cook School

Catherine Cook School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
226 W Schiller St,  Chicago, IL
4.9
4.2
422 Students
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School Details

Head of School
Lori-anne Brogdon
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Annual Tuition
$36,450

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
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Teachers
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Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
54
Part Time Teachers
1

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
76.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.9%
Black
6%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic
2.9%
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This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.9 6 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/31/2024
Catherine Cook has had a wonderful effect on our boys who have been at the school from Pre-K to middle school. One of the things we have valued the most is the small class sizes and focus on teaching kids how to think rather than rote memorization. The school is a bit unknown because they don't invest in marketing, but we were grateful to be referred by close friends.
5.0 Parent
6/12/2019
We have had an excellent experience so far with our two children in 1st grade and PS. The teachers and curriculum are excellent, as is the individual attention. The administration really listens and reacts. After school activities are a strength. The parent community is great.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/1/2025
Ours has been a CCS family for 13+ years and has been able to see firsthand how successful the CCS community is at engaging 4-5 years old and helping them grow into confident, capable, and empathetic young adults. In early childhood, the children are nurtured and made to feel safe as they begin thei...
1.0 other
11/8/2024
Lots of teacher rotation. Terrible support for kids with learning differences. The math program in middle school is terrible. And heard from other parents that all 8th graders need to get tutors and spend 6k to get a decent score in placement tests.Also is it a coincidence that all positive recent s...
5.0 parent
10/31/2024
Both of my daughters started Catherine Cook in preschool. From the moment we joined this community, it has been clear that Catherine Cook is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inspiring environment for children. The teachers are wonderful, kind and loving. They greet my kids by their names (even...
5.0 parent
10/31/2024
Each day when I drop off my children (three across all grades) there is no question in my mind they are being cared for and thoughtfully taught. They trust their friends, know their teachers and what to expect each day, and jump happily out of the car every time. They are being engaged academically...

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