Excellent
#25 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 3% of private schools
Baker Demonstration School
Elementary School · Wilmette, IL
A private elementary school in Wilmette, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
201 SHERIDAN RD, Wilmette, IL 60091
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Baker Demonstration School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$190,250
Median home value
$800,100
Median rent
$1,968/mo
College educated
84.5%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| St Athanasius SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Midwest Montessori Demonstration SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Kingsley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baker Demonstration School is listed in Wilmette, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Baker Demonstration School
Baker Demonstration School is a private elementary school in Wilmette, IL, serving approximately 167 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baker Demonstration School
What grades does Baker Demonstration School serve?
Baker Demonstration School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Baker Demonstration School?
Baker Demonstration School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Demonstration School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Demonstration School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Baker Demonstration School rank in IL?
Baker Demonstration School ranks #25 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Baker Demonstration School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baker Demonstration School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Baker Demonstration School a private school?
Yes, Baker Demonstration School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Baker Demonstration School a religious school?
No, Baker Demonstration School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 425-5800
- Area population (ZIP 60091)
- 27,369
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60091; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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