Singing Winds School in River Grove, IL, serves 38 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 6th grade in an urban community setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with a total of 6 teaching staff supporting individualized instruction.
Singing Winds School is a nonsectarian elementary program affiliated with the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.
Approximately 28% of students at Singing Winds School represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Nearby private schools in River Grove and surrounding areas offer different grade spans and enrollment sizes, with Singing Winds focused on small鈥揼roup learning from PK to grade 6.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Singing Winds School?
The application deadline for Singing Winds School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Singing Winds School is Guerin Prep High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Celestine School (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Guerin Prep High School
(Catholic)
8001 Belmont Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
3017 N 77th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 453-8234
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 453-8234
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3535 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 589-1000
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 589-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
A Karrasel Academy
Daycare / Preschool
7801 W Grand Avenue
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7666
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7666
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Our Saviour Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7151 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-1157
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-1157
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Guerin Prep High School
(Catholic)
8001 Belmont Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
New Horizon Center
Special Education School
6737 W Forest Preserve Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Changing Oasis, Inc
Alternative School (Church of God in Christ)
1228 Cuyler Ave ,
Berwyn, IL 60402
(773) 309-1047
Berwyn, IL 60402
(773) 309-1047
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Trinity High School
All-girls (Catholic)
7574 Division St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
10217 Franklin Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 593-4120
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 593-4120
2.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3017 N 77th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 453-8234
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 453-8234
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3535 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 589-1000
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 589-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. William School
(Catholic)
2559 N Sayre Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 637-5130
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 637-5130
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
7415 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
1515 Lathrop Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-5905
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-5905
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3017 N 77th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 453-8234
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 453-8234
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3535 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 589-1000
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 589-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
A Karrasel Academy
Daycare / Preschool
7801 W Grand Avenue
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7666
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7666
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Our Saviour Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7151 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-1157
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-1157
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Small World Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2915 Maple St
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5437
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5437
1.3 miles
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Rank:
9/
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Plainfield, IL 60585
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(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(815) 254-4005
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 254-4005
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(630) 428-7000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7000
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(630) 983-6231
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(630) 983-6231
9193.6 miles
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