A place to
wonder,
excel,
and belong.
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
100%
of Baker Students Have Recess Daily
Chicagoland Zipcodes Represented
3
Outdoor Playgrounds
%
of Faculty Hold Advanced Degrees
Niche Best School Award
95%
of Middle School Students Report Being “Known by Faculty”
5
4-Lane Indoor Swimming Pool
Who We Are
At Baker, we believe in educating the whole child — academically, socially, and emotionally — through active, experiential learning. Students engage in inquiry, purposeful play, cross-disciplinary work, and meaningful community experiences that nurture self-awareness, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. The result is confident, curious learners who are empowered to navigate their future with purpose and agency.
How We Learn
Early Childhood
PreK-Kindergarten
- Play-based Activities
- Inquiry-driven Exploration
- Individualized Attention
- Indoor and Outdoor Play
Primary
Grades 1-3
- Child-centered Curricula
- Hands-on Activities
- Student-led Inquiry
- Personalized Learning
Intermediate
Grades 4-5
- Integrative Themes
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Student-led Projects
- Empathetic Thinking
Middle School
Grades 6-8
- Creative Problem Solving
- Socially-conscious Projects
- Community Partnerships
- Advocacy for Self and Others
Clubs & Activities
Extracurriculars
- Baker After School Enrichment (BASE)
- Sports
- Classes Led by Community Partners
- Programs Led by Baker Teachers
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, august 24, 2026
Back-to-School
Bonfire
QUICK LINKS
You Belong Here.
A school for the innovative, the curious, and the challenge-seeking.