Countryside School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 156 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,775
Acceptance rate: 40%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Oct. 14 / Feb. 5 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Countryside School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Countryside School
Kind	14
1	15
2	15
3	15
4	15
5	20
6	20
7	22
8	20

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Year Founded

1992

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Campus Size

14 acres

School Motto

Joy in Learning, Excellence in Education

Student Body

Total Students

156 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

59%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

67%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Oct. 14 / Feb. 5 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,775

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Tuition Notes

Tuition for grades 6-8 is $18,230 Need-based financial aid is available.

Summer Program Cost

$150

% on Financial Aid

12%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$8,000

Acceptance Rate

40%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Admissions Office

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Volleyball

Colors

green and white

School Mascot

The Comets

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Multiple art clubs for various grades

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Archery ClubCo-ed Volleyball

Coed BasketballCross-Country

TennisTrack

School Notes

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, world 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
world languages (Chinese and Spanish for all grades, Latin in grades 3-8)
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;
beautiful 14 acre campus,
diverse student body

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Countryside School cost?

Countryside School's tuition is approximately $17,775 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 85%. 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.

What is Countryside School's ranking?

Countryside School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Countryside School?

The application deadline for Countryside School is Oct. 14 / Feb. 5 / rolling (applications are due on Oct. 14 / Feb. 5 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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