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Countryside School is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, fully accredited school that offers a challenging and fulfilling academic program in grades K-8 for students who are motivated to learn.
Countryside School combines joy in learning with excellence in education.
Countryside School offers all students small instructional groups in math, reading, literature, spelling, vocabulary, foreign languages and science; a math program that focuses on problem solving and applied learning; hands-on, inquiry-based science; literature-based language arts; extensive emphasis on writing; social studies integrated with literature, art and music; physical education, art and music; team sports; and extended day program.
Countryside School is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian,
fully accredited school that offers a challenging and fulfilling
academic program in grades K-8 for students who are motivated to
learn. Countryside School combines joy in learning with excellence
in education. Countryside School offers all students:
small instructional groups in math, reading, literature,
spelling, vocabulary,science
foreign languages (Chinese and Spanish for all grades, Latin in
grades 4-8)
a math program that focuses on problem solving and applied
learning;
hands-on, inquiry-based science;
extensive emphasis on writing and critical thinking skills
physical education, art and music; team sports; and extended
day program;
Countryside School's tuition is approximately $17,260 for private students and $150 for summer students.
What schools are Countryside School often compared to?
Countryside School is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Habitat by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Countryside School?
The acceptance rate of Countryside School is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Countryside School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Countryside School offer?
Countryside School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Countryside School?
The application deadline for Countryside School is Jan. 7 / Mar. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 7 / Mar. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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