Excellent school. But for those of you looking for a long school day, I am warning you, children go to school for more than 7 hours a day in grades 5+. It is almost eight hours. The school starts at 8:00 and ends and 3:30. That's 7 1/2 hours. You should definetly send your child here if you're looking
... Read more for a private school. My kid went to Chicago British School for three years and she hated it. Now we transferred to Lab and she wants to go to school every day. This school is amazing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/05/09
Our child has been at Lab K-5th grade and we've been extremely happy with the education and the administration. Just wish a great education like this in the city didn't cost so much...
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Posted by a parent on 07/27/09
In my opinion, UCLS is an odd place. It has many superb teachers, and certainly a very intelligent student body. However, the music programs are weak, driven mainly by choir and student efforts, the student body quite varied in actual academic success, and the quality of instruction hugely variable
... Read more from teacher to teacher. Additionally, the social structure of the school is rather strange, and there is an impressive combination of intelligence, egocentrism without any self-reflection, and subtle competition. Cliques, while superficially resembling many other schools, are quite strange. Additionally, the student body in general is not known for social aptitude. This said, the majority of the instructors are superb, the academics are excellent, and the students are bright. An additional note it that the strengths of the individual student are heavily geared towards mathematics and sciences rather than to humanities. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/28/09
I have attended UCLS since I was in PreK, and I have had wonderful experiences with not only the other students, but the teachers, parents, and other faculty. It is a fantastic place to learn and thrive, and it offers incredible opportunities. Though the tuition might be a little on the... ridiculous
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Posted by a student on 11/30/08
There is no school in the area that rivals the experiential learning that Lab offers. There is no school in the area that offers PE and 'recess' on a regular basis. There is no school in the area that has such robust art and music education provided to its students. Yes, Lab enrollment is stacked
... Read more by University and Med Ctr staff, but this is the school that is demanded by those who are drawn to such world class facilities. There are some surrounding schools that are of quality, and that are just as challenging to gain admittance (Lenart, McDade, Ray, Murray). It is a magical place for children to learn how and why rather than what to answer on the state test...there is nary a child left behind with all of the education and support. Thank you to all of the Lab educators, staff, parents and kids for creating such a community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/02/08
UCLS is the only school I could ever send my child to. Their music and art programs rival conservatory and art museums because the teachers are accomplished in their field. The school is VERY diverse in all areas. Children are taught at a young age to respect diferences and learn from them. There
... Read more are many children of U of C staff from all levels, which I think only furthers enriches the experience at the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/08
I have been at Lab over 20 years and think that the place is magical. I have seen the best of the best pass through our doors and am proud to be a part of it. I can't see any other place being a better school.
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Posted by a teacher on 07/03/08
A school with a strong legacy and with an exciting future. Very diverse and wonderfully challenging. Strong leadership and new faculty providing needed energy.
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/08
i formally go here and it is the best i ve been a labbie my whole life and i cant imagine going anywhere else
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Posted by a student on 10/22/07
Lab's reputation seems unjustifiable. The students, the majority of whom are children of university employees, are successful here, but would be successful anywhere. There is nothing exceptional with regard to faculty, administration, or extracurriculars. The facilities are small and somewhat worn out.
... Read more Also, the location and its surroundings are not going to be comfortable for everyone. Read less
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Chicago schools — Univ Of Chicago Lab School is located at 1362 E 59th St, Chicago IL 60637. 1362 E 59th St is in the Hyde Park neighborhood and 60637 ZIP code in Chicago, IL Univ Of Chicago Lab School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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