Ridge Academy
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Grades: 1 - 8
School Type: Private
Student Enrollment: 52
Students Per Teacher: 13
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7 Parent Reviews for Ridge Academy
Ridge Acadamy is without a doubt the most wonderful place I am proud to be fortunate enough to send my sons to! In a city full of options parents from all around the Chicagoland area go to great lengths to bring their children here to this place my son's can walk to from our home. My boys are
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Wow, what a great school. Our 1st Grader is off to a wonderful start. She is so excited in the morning to get to class. Here is what matters with regards to our childs education: 1. We will not take a chance and hope that it works out - we have a partner to maintain our childs trajectory in education
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/08
This is an amazing school. As the parent of one graduate and one sixth grader, I have a good feel for what Ridge Academy provides. The critical thinking skills this school nurtures are life-long, the atmosphere is fantastic for any kid. There are no bullying or cliques-every child fits in. Learning
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/07
a great small school on the city's south side..excellent philosophy of teaching and learning....its home schooling at your child's pace....give it a look and dont forget to ask for their terra nova scores. Also check out the results of their graduates
Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
This school was founded by parents dissatisfied with the level of education their children were receiving at a particular Montessori school. One of the parents was a Principal, another was an Apple award nominated instructor. They formed a cooperative and pooled their money (mortgaging their homes in
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
At last, a school that recognizes that academic success is not just about the test scores. The test scores do reflect the results of a rigorous academic program, but more important than the test scores is the development of critical thinking skills that I have witnessed in my child. After wasting 2
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
Excellent school with great teachers and staff. The classes are combined, (1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th and 7th & 8th), so the kids work together and learn from each other. Ridge Acadamy is a very small school and the parents always a involved with in school and after school activites parents.
Posted by a parent on 07/31/07
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Chicago schools — Ridge Academy is located at 2501 W 103rd St, Chicago IL 60655. 2501 W 103rd St is in the Beverly neighborhood and 60655 ZIP code in Chicago, IL Ridge Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels 1 - 8.
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