Next Generation School vs. Countryside School
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School Overview
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Overview
Next Generation School is an independent, private school offering superior educational opportunities in a loving, nurturing environment for students ages six weeks through eighth grade.
Our holistic approach to education enables our students to realize their fullest potential and become life-long learners who can successfully navigate the world.
Our campus, located in southwest Champaign, is arranged into three buildings.
Our Early Education building, 1201 West Windsor, serves children ages six weeks through three years.
Our All-Star building, 2533 Galen Drive, is home to our four year old students, and our Primary and Middle School building is located at 2521 Galen Drive.
The three buildings are connected by a large play field and playground.
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.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2004
1992
Students Body
Total Students
264 students
158 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
30
14
Grade 1 Students
30
14
Grade 2 Students
30
15
Grade 3 Students
30
16
Grade 4 Students
30
15
Grade 5 Students
30
18
Grade 6 Students
34
20
Grade 7 Students
35
26
Grade 8 Students
15
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
60%
Average Class Size
30
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 7 / Mar. 28 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,000
$17,260
Tuition Notes
$500 due at contract signing, remaining tuition due over the course of the 10 month school year.
Tuition for grades 6-8 is $17600
Need-based financial aid is available.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
12%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$8,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
40%
Admissions Director
Kristin Sandone
Larry Simmons
Admissions Associate
Krystal Moya
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Cooking ClassesImprov/Acting & Drama
Instrumental Music LessonsMath Counts Club (competitive)
Scholastic BowlSocial Action Club
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Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts and Crafts clubChorus
Ensembles
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery ClubCo-ed Volleyball
Coed BasketballCross-Country
TennisTrack