Very Good
#80 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 11% of private schools
Bennett Day School
School
955 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60642
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#80 of 716
In Chicago
#28 of 162
public schools
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Bennett Day School
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About Bennett Day School
Bennett Day School is a private school in Chicago, IL. Bennett Day School serves approximately 250 students, and covers grades Pre-K-11th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Bennett Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 6.6:1 students to teachers, Bennett Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bennett Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bennett Day School compares to 632 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bennett Day School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Ogden Int High School | 5.6 |
| Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep | 7.4 |
| Otis Elem School | 4.3 |
| Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep | 6.9 |
| Noble St Chtr-Noble Campus | 6.8 |
| Rudolph Elem Learning Center | — |
| Wells Community Academy HS | 6.1 |
| Young Magnet High School | 9.3 |
| Skinner North Elem Sch | 9.3 |
| Brown W Elem School | 5.6 |
| Payton College Preparatory HS | 9.4 |
| Talcott Elem School | 5.0 |
| Skinner Elem School | 8.7 |
| Salazar Elem Bilingual Center | 4.8 |
| Chicago World Language Academy | 5.8 |
| Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy | 6.1 |
| Intrinsic 2 Charter High School | 4.9 |
| Manierre Elem School | 5.0 |
| Rowe Elementary | 4.1 |
| Ogden Elem School | 3.4 |
Showing 20 of 632 schools. View all schools in Chicago
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
955 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60642
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bennett Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. BENNETT DAY SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ESPERANZA THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BENNETT DAY SCHOOL Chicago | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Ogden Int High School Chicago | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT WEST LOOP Chicago | 0.5 mi | — |
| Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep Chicago | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CHICAGO Chicago | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CHICAGO Chicago | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| INTERCULTURAL MONTESSORI LANGUAGE SCHOOL Chicago | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOL Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Otis Elem School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep Chicago | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Noble St Chtr-Noble Campus Chicago | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Skinner North Elem Sch Chicago | 1.1 mi | 9.3 |
| ESPERANZA THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL Chicago | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| FUSION ACADEMY LP: CHICAGO- LINCOLN PARK Chicago | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Young Magnet High School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 9.3 |
| BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, LINCOLN P Chicago | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Chicago | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL Chicago | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Rudolph Elem Learning Center Chicago | 1.0 mi | — |
| HOLY TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Chicago | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60642 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$141,179
Median Home Value
$604,200
Median Rent
$2,216/mo
Population
21,124
College Educated
77.5%
Homeownership
32.5%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
32.5
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|---|---|
| DAYSTAR ACADEMY Chicago, IL | 7.8 |
| ELGIN ACADEMY Elgin, IL | 7.7 |
| COVE SCHOOL Northbrook, IL | 7.6 |
| GLENOAKS HOSPITAL MEDICAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS Glendale Heights, IL | 7.6 |
| WESTLAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Grayslake, IL | 7.3 |
| PARKLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY Bartlett, IL | 8.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bennett Day School
What grades does Bennett Day School serve?
Bennett Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Bennett Day School?
Bennett Day School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett Day School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bennett Day School rank in IL?
Bennett Day School ranks #80 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Bennett Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennett Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bennett Day School a private school?
Yes, Bennett Day 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 Bennett Day School a religious school?
No, Bennett Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 236-6388
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