Located at 541 W Hawthorne Pl., the Chicago Day School serves junior kindergarten through eighth grade with a private education in an urban setting. For nearly 40 years, the Chicago Day School has prioritized independent learning and the pursuit of personal excellence, enrolling 200 students who enjoy a student-to-teacher ratio of 10-to-1 and an average class size of 25.
Children are guided to develop healthy emotional and social states through respectful interaction with their peers. Students are encouraged to take risks and explore their own interests through unique projects like starting a campus business, building a rocket, writing poetry or researching wildlife habitats.
The Chicago Day School's curriculum centers around an academic core of science, math, language arts and social studies, supplemented by Spanish and French, visual art, music, drama, technology and PE classes.
Students enhance their classroom instruction with field trips to Chicago's museums, theaters and performance venues to gain real-world experience and grow culturally and intellectually. Children plant seeds in local prairies and remove buckthorn trees from nearby forest preserves as part of the Chicago Day School's service program, and an annual trip to Alabama's Space Camp teaches students more about STEM.
Promoting a collaborative learning environment, Chicago Day School helps students reach their highest potential organically.
Chicago City Day School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
|
Grade Pre-K-8
541 W Hawthorne Plz,
Chicago, IL
127
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Galeta Kaar Clayton
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Annual Tuition
$37,100
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Part Time Teachers
0
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
88.1%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
1%
Native American
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/27/2019
As an alumna of this school, I have had been given amazing opportunities since graduating. I was accepted and graduated from a well-known high school, and I am going to graduate from a well-known college as well. I highly recommend City Day. The teachers are so kind and the peers feel like a second family.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/26/2023
Can’t say enough about how great Chicago City Day School is as a place to learn and grow. My two kids love going to school every day. They are challenged while also being nurtured. The campus is exceptional. The best part are the small class sizes. I know they are getting a lot of attention. Highly...
7/27/2022
Chicago City Day School has had a transformational impact on my son. He entered the school as a fourth-grader (he's entering seventh grade this fall) after a terrible experience in our local public school. When he started at City Day, he had very little confidence and hated going to school. Within d...
5/6/2021
Head of School lacks empathy for students. Seems to only care about money.
4/20/2021
My son has been a student at City Day for 9 years and I have seen great growth both academically as well as emotionally. The smaller class sizes and core academic groups have really made a difference in his learning.
Agents Specializing Near This School
-
Denise Damzak
Denise Damzak
Baird & Warner
(708) 734-2744
7 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$800,000 Price
-
Joelle Venzera
Joelle Venzera
Compass
(708) 564-3952
130 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$319K - $649K Price Range
-
David Hernandez
David Hernandez
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 506-1501
54 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$425K - $515K Price Range
-
Osbaldo Perez
Osbaldo Perez
Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
(877) 801-3050
40 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$160,000 Price
-
Brian Labahn
Brian Labahn
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(833) 760-1441
28 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$270K - $520K Price Range
-
Bill Eliopoulos
Bill Eliopoulos
Cosmos Realty Investors, Inc.
(877) 845-2014
57 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$154,900 Price
Map
List Price Range
$159K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
129
Average Home Value
$418,891
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
70%
Household Income
$111,345
% of College Grads
82.8%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,226 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Gill (Joseph) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Lincoln Park Zoo
Weisman Park
- Playground
Lincoln Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Ann Sather Garden
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Cricket Hill
- Football
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Martin (Johnny) Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Diversey Driving Range
Gallagher Way
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Lakeview
A popular Chicago neighborhood a mile from the lake, buzzing with community spirit
Wrigleyville
A contemporary home base near the historic turf of the Chicago Cubs
Sheffield & DePaul
Neighborhood surrounding DePaul University fit for more than just college kids
Lincoln Park
A picturesque Chicago area with bustling retail and amusement activity
Clarendon Park
Residential homes near Montrose Beach on Lake Michigan
Sheridan Park
A neighborhood of amenities, trendy condos and historic homes
Chicago City Day School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 541 W Hawthorne Plz in Chicago, IL. Annual tuition is $37,100. The school has a total enrollment of 127 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Chicago City Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $418,891. Discover additional schools in the area, like Francis W Parker School, French-American School of Chicago, Chicago Waldorf School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chicago City Day School.