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You Belong Here:
A school for the innovative, the curious and the challenge-seeking.
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When your child is invited to explore whatever they imagine, guided by academic goals, given the tools to innovate, taught how to solve problems through collaboration, shown empathy and patience, and valued for who they are, they develop a love of learning that enables them to thrive, no matter what the future brings.
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Baker is a private, independent school located in Wilmette on the border of Evanston, just a few miles north of Chicago.
Select an age range below to customize your experience and learn more about us:
Early Childhood
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How We Learn
- Play-based Activities
- Inquiry-driven Exploration
- Individualized Attention
- Indoor and Outdoor Play
Primary
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How We Learn
- Child-centered Curricula
- Student-led Inquiry
- Hands-on Activities
- Personalized Learning
Intermediate
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How We Learn
- Integrative Themes
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Student-led Projects
- Empathetic Thinking
Middle School
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How We Learn
- Creative Problem Solving
- Socially-conscious Projects
- Community Partnerships
- Advocacy for Self and Others
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Fast Facts
18
Average Class Size
91%
of Faculty Hold
Advanced Degrees
8:1
Student-Teacher
Ratio
27
Chicago-land
Zip Codes Represented
100%
of Baker Students
Have Recess Daily
95%
of Middle School Students Report Being “Known by Faculty”
5
Days of Physical Education
for All Grades
26%
of Students Are
Multilingual
100%
of Pre-K and K students
offered full-day option
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