Bennett Day School

Bennett Day School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
955 W Grand Ave,  Chicago, IL
4.6
4.3
321 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kate Cicchelli
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$34,400

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
82%

School Rankings

#3 Best HS for the Arts in Illinois
#8 Most Diverse Private HS in Illinois
#12 Best Private K12 Schools in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 12 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 11 Students
Northwestern University 10 Students
DePaul University 8 Students
University of Chicago 8 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 6 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 6 Students
New York University 5 Students
University of Iowa 5 Students
Columbia University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Marketing 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Graphic Design 5 Students
Pre-Law Studies 4 Students
Architecture 4 Students
Studio Arts 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Business Analytics 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 34 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/11/2025
My time at Bennett has had its highs and lows, but for me, I've generally always had a great time here at Bennett. The unique project based learning style of teaching has been great for me as a neurodivergent person, and has been helpful in my growth as a person.
4.0 Senior
2/11/2025
The school is very accepting of everyone's background while being very open with each student making sure everyone is an comfortable environment
5.0 Junior
11/18/2024
Bennett Day School has an amazing community that is full of students and teachers that genuinely care. The environment created by Bennett inspires growth, open communication, and creativity. Even in terms of education, I feel that the school excels in making learning an enjoyable experience. I couldn't imagine a better high school experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 18 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/7/2023
Bennett’s administration frequently failed to communicate effectively. They neglected to inform us when initial problems with our son began, leaving us unaware until situations escalated. School leaned into the behavior concerns and did not see the connection between behavior and academic challenges...
5.0 parent
9/30/2022
It's legitimately ridiculous how much I'm enjoying the parent experience at Bennett. This year (despite my frustrations with figuring out how to get a 3 year old here on time) has been so wonderful and seeing my kid thrive and benefit from all of the work that's been done has really been fulfilling....
5.0 parent
9/29/2022
Bennett Day School has been a game changer for our family. We found the school when my daughter was in kindergarten at a more traditional school. While she was successful at the school as a student, we found her love of learning and school dwindling. Bennett is a warm community with a clear commitme...
1.0 parent
12/30/2021
Learning at Bennett is by accident. In this type of learning environment teachers are critical. Well Bennett hires swim teachers, dance teachers and sociology majors to teach early childhood education. Teachers themselves are uneducated and are more for play. Spent 3 years here and teachers got fire...

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Bennett Day School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 955 W Grand Ave in Chicago, IL. Annual tuition is $34,400. The school has a total enrollment of 321 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Bennett Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.7, and the graduation rate is 100%. The average home value in this area is $713,390. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chicago Academy For the Arts, Wolcott College Prep, Midwest Academy for Gifted Education, NFP (MAGE), and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bennett Day School.

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