Private School

Baker Demonstration School

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private
PK, K-8
WILMETTE, IL
Rating 4.52 out of 5 48 reviews

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A+

Overall Niche Grade

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Academics
grade A minus
Diversity
grade A
Teachers
grade A+

bakerdemschool.org

(847) 425-5800

201 SHERIDAN ROAD
WILMETTE, IL 60091

About Baker Demonstration School...

Applying

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

$85

Interview Required

Required/Recommended Tests

None

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$28,475

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

36%

Average Financial Aid

$12,750

From Baker Demonstration School

Our child-centered approach to learning ensures that each child, from preschool through middle school, is uniquely valued, supported and nurtured throughout their educational journey. The results? — Expressive, innovative, compassionate students who are eager to help lead, shape and change the world.

Upcoming Events

Baker Admission Tour & Family Cardboard Challenge
October 14, 11:30 am
Baker Demonstration School - 201 Sheridan Rd. Wilmette, IL 60091
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Preschool through 8th Grade families are invited to join us on Saturday, October 14th. Admission Tours begin at 11:30am with time after to join our Family Cardboard Challenge Event where families get creative and explore what they can make with cardboard. Tour Times 11:30am - School Tour 12:00pm - School Tour 12:30pm - School Tour 1:30pm - School Tour Please RSVP to reserve your space: https://forms.gle/P8CcjqDTt65JAm5u8
Preschool through 8th Grade families are invited to join us on Saturday, October 14th. Admission Tours begin at 11:30am with time after to join our Family Cardboard Challenge Event where families get creative and explore what they can make with cardboard. Tour Times 11:30am - School Tour 12:00pm - School Tour 12:30pm - School Tour 1:30pm - School Tour Please RSVP to reserve your space: https://forms.gle/P8CcjqDTt65JAm5u8

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Why Progressive Education?

Baker provides a truly progressive educational experience that prepares students for a world that is changing more rapidly than ever before. Here, your child’s natural love of learning will grow into the confidence they need to solve problems, adapt to whatever life brings them, advocate for themselves and ultimately thrive in whatever they choose to do.

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School Details

Grades

PK, K-8

Students

190

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National

17:1

Full-Time Teachers

Part-Time Teachers

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Students

190

Female
53%
Male
46%
Non-Binary
1%

White
64.7%
African American
11.1%
Multiracial
10.5%
Hispanic
6.8%
Asian
5.8%
Unknown
1.1%
International
0%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%

Preschool

Annual Cost

$16,145

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Starting Age

3 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

Website

bakerdemschool.org/academics/early-childhood

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
Yes
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
Yes

A+

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade C
Good for Families
grade A+
Housing
grade B

Median Household Income

$173,967

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,464

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$710,400

National

$244,900

Baker Demonstration School Reviews

48 reviews

We love Baker. I have two daughters, a 7th grader and a high school freshman, who both started at Baker as toddlers. My freshman’s experience has confirmed what I’ve heard over the years from HS teachers: they recognize Baker graduates because they are good self-advocates, ask questions, have great executive function skills, and are curious learners. My daughter is excelling in high school so far, in no small part due to her 12 years at Baker, which prepared her well. Her teachers taught her to be confident, whether by showcasing her art or by taking on challenges in math (she's navigating advanced HS math with ease). She thrived at Baker as a student and a human being. My 7th grader is surrounded by a community of kind, caring, supportive friends, a middle school rarity—Baker kids care for and accept and appreciate each other for their differences. At Baker, children are both nurtured and challenged to be their best selves academically and socio-emotionally.

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When my family first arrived at Baker, we had a very shy 3 year old boy on our hands. He was our first, and both my husband and I were nervous to leave our sweet little guy for a whole day! Today, he is 7, and wow does he love school. He is confident, secure, and can’t wait to see his teachers and classmates every day. When it came time to send his younger brother to PreK, the decision was a no-brainer. The boys reading skills, numeracy, love of learning, have come so easily and naturally. Their kindness and comfort around peers and adults alike demonstrates how the Baker staff and faculty support a community of respect for others. Every person at Baker is encouraged to be themselves, and accept others as they are. The hands on experiential learning shows up every day in our house . Even in the midst of distance learning, the kids stayed totally engaged. With the support of two very committed kindergarten teachers we even managed to hatch chicks at home! I can’t say enough!

We knew that Baker was the right fit for our children from the first day. We weren't planning on sending our kids to a private school but we happened upon Baker when looking for a preschool program for our son. He thrived in the Baker environment with the small class size, the personal attention and the discovery based learning opportunities. Baker provides a space where your children are known and nurtured. We're so glad we found it! It's the type of community and education we had always wanted for our children.

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