Contact Page - Private Preschool / School in Chicago, IL

The Catherine Cook School, Chicago:
The Catherine Cook School is one of a few nonsectarian, nondenominational, nonprofit traditional independent schools located in downtown Chicago in the historic Old Town area. The school also serves Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Lakeview, Wicker Park and other surrounding neighborhoods. We provide Co-ed Day Preschool - 8th grade education. The Catherine Cook School is a place where everyone knows your child's name -- and yours! We are a school where students thrive in small classes and imbibe a truly joyful approach to learning and community.

Our rigorous curriculum introduces world languages before first grade, builds mastery of fundamental skills and critical thinking, stimulates creativity in the visual and performing arts, and uses the best of instructional technology to expand the possibilities of learning. Our academic program centers on age-appropriate experiential learning and independent thinking, augmented by rich opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning.

Courses / Programs:
Early Childhood Program; Preschool Program; Kindergarten Program; Elememtary School Program; Middle School Program; Extended Day Programs. Our curriculum prepares students for superb high school options, teaching language arts and social studies in a combined humanities program with math, laboratory science, and world languages complemented by art, music, physical education, and public speaking.