Tallgrass Sudbury School

Tallgrass Sudbury School is an alternative school in Riverside, Illinois, serving 30 students across grades 3 through 11. With 3 full-time equivalent staff and a student-teacher ratio of 10:1, the program follows the Sudbury democratic model of self-directed education. The school has not been rated by MySchoolScout and no standardized test data is available.

Located in the 60546 zip code in Cook County's large suburban area, the school serves the community of Riverside, one of the oldest planned communities in the United States. The surrounding neighborhood has a median household income of $106,967, a median home value of $374,700, and 52% of residents holding bachelor's degrees, with a low poverty rate of 3.8%. Riverside is a historically significant suburb of Chicago, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, featuring winding tree-lined streets and a pastoral character that has been preserved since the 1870s.

With an enrollment of 30 students, Tallgrass Sudbury School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

As a private school, Tallgrass Sudbury School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.