Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,950
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Clapham School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,950
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Clapham School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
14 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,950
Tuition Notes
Tuition for Class One through Class Eight.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Emily Arnold
Admissions Associate
Kathy Bailey
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Mascot
Clapham Wolves
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Birdwatching ClubBotany Club
Chess ClubMath Olympiad
Theatre Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boys' BasketballGirls' Volleyball
Golf
School Notes
- Clapham School was conceived in 2005 to meet a felt need for an academically rigorous and distinctively Christian school among classical schools in the Chicago area.
- Clapham School inspires students with an education founded on a Christian worldview, informed by the classical tradition, and approached with diligence and joy.
- Clapham School equips men and women to intentionally serve Christ by cultivating his goodness, truth and beauty in the world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Clapham School cost?
Clapham School's tuition is approximately $10,950 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Clapham School?
The acceptance rate of Clapham School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. Clapham School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Clapham School offer?
Clapham School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Clapham School's ranking?
Clapham School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Clapham School?
The application deadline for Clapham School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 4/18/2025
They say all education is formative; Clapham is *intentional* in its approach to formation. More than simply a content depository, Clapham recognizes the dignity of each child in their educational approach, alert to the child's natural inclinations to learn and facilitating discovery (this is all courtesy of Clapham's commitment to Charlotte Mason pedagogy). It's amazing what our children can achieve when we raise our expectations and how their tastes can be attuned to what is good, true, and beautiful. The degree of Christian commitment evident at Clapham and the dedication to Scripture's authority, combined with the excellent and constantly improving educational atmosphere, make this place truly extraordinary.
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