The children that attend the Cambridge School of Chicago receive a five-star education. This school has teachers that care about the education each of their students receive. I am a parent that cares about my children being prepared for the next level. The fact that 3rd graders are currently working on a pre-algebra level and the kids in kindergarten are already learning fractions, speaks volumes!I am also a parent that wants the word of God integrated into their education. Each week the school holds a chapel service, where the children learn about different stories with main principles spoken through the Bible. They have the opportunity to hear, as a community, how that is applicable to everyday life.If these are the main things you see as a need for your child, and you are committed to being an involved parent, then this is the school for your child(ren).

Great environment that nurtures and teaches my child. Im especially fond of the parent involvement and the mentoring the older children provide to the younger children.

The Cambridge School of Chicago is an amazing institution that values traditional education practices. This is a great choice.

Honest review of Cambridge. This review is to provide you with info I wish I had when making my enrollment decision. There is both good and not so good at that school. There are some serious issues that I hope improves. But as a parent, do your research, ask prying questions, talk to current parents if you can.Teachers/CurriculumGreat, our kids are challenged and growing educationally. Many of the teachers have a real passion for these children. Their hearts are in it and it shows!CultureAbsolutely love the Christian component. Youll see kids praying at the start of class as well as weekly chapel with singing and praisingFacilities/StaffAdministration is lacking. School is largely unstaffed other than teachers. Many times Ive shown up to school to pick kids up and have found them running through the hallways unsupervised. (Teachers go home at 3:30 sharp!) I know of at least one child that was seriously injured and knocked unconscious while playing unsupervised.Not secure/safe.The door has a buzzer and intercom but there is no way to verify who is entering the school. Press the intercom, they ask who is it and you can say almost anything, they will buzz you in. Not safe. A camera system should be added to the school, Amazon sells them for very cheapGymUnheated in the winter time, uncooled in the summer time. VERY uncomfortable and there are no plans to correct the climate. Parents have voiced concerns about this for years but have been largely ignored by administration. In the summer time, the kids are walked to a nearby park (sometimes through an alley!!) where they were approached by dogs. Thankfully no one was injuredLeadership (or lack thereof)There is no strong leadership presence at the school. Due to several scandals involving the current headmaster and inappropriate relationships with parents/staff, the board of the school is looking to replace him. Before the scandals, he seemed disconnected from the day 2 day anyway. Some days hes approachable, other days not so. Its unfortunate, because were all paying for a private education and should feel comfortable in approaching leadership with questions and concerns. Even when concerns are shared, there is rarely any serious follow up, we dont even get an acknowledgement of I have received your feedback” Just dead silenceNo lunch servedYou have to provide your own lunch - but theres no refrigerator for storage and no microwave for re-heating food. (Huh?!) This isnt 1984Communication IssuesMid-year, rumors were spread regarding a large tuition increase. Parents sought out headmaster to find out if it was true. He avoided the topic and didnt address it for almost a month, forcing parents into the schools imposed re-enrollment deadline without information needed to make a re-enrollment decision. Then the headmaster held a meeting where he condescended and sniped at the parents, dodged questions, then ultimately confirmed the tuition increase. Apparently, the school is running a deep deficit. The Cambridge Board (consisting of the headmaster’s dad, brother and cousin) were brought in to discuss tuition and integrity issues with school leadership and plans for the future. Tons of empty promises were given by the board, with no follow through or deliveryMass Exodus of current parentsIn talking with several parents in passing, communication issues, scandals, a disengaged headmaster who smiles on Mondays, condescends on Tuesdays, ignores parents on Wednesdays...is a bit too much. Many committed parents who have been at Cambridge for multiple years, have refused to reenroll their kids at Cambridge. Some parents have taken their kids out of school mid-year due to so many issues. The kindergarten class lost at least 4 students throughout the yearAftercare/Ambassadors clubThis is nothing more than a babysitting service where kids run around the gym, watch movies and sometimes do their homework. Many times, the homework is incorrect as the aftercare staff doesnt seemed equipped to help the children adequately.

My child and I swear by this school.