The Cook Difference
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Welcome to Catherine Cook School
From preschool through 8th grade, our vibrant community values curiosity, connection, and compassion. Our inquiry-based academics, social-emotional learning, and amazing technology resources provide a well-rounded educational experience for the whole child.
We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
We hope you’ll schedule a tour with our Admission Team. Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted on a rolling basis. If we can help you in any way, please contact us at admission@ccookschool.org or 312.266.3381 x3146.
The Admission Process
Benefits of Preschool - 8th Grade
Catherine Cook’s mission, values, educational philosophy, and environment are tailored specifically to the developmental needs of students age 3 through 8th Grade. Our students become community leaders at an earlier age and enjoy the spotlight that would traditionally be reserved for the high school experience. Cook’s safe and nurturing environment provides distance from the academic and social pressures of high school and allows students to develop their own identity before selecting an excellent high school that best fits their strengths, goals, and interests.
Our Admissions Team
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Tiffany Wells
Director of Enrollment Management
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Jessica Ledesma
Associate Director of Admissions
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Admission Office
admission@ccookschool.org
226 West Schiller Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610-1808
phone: 312.266.3381 x3146
fax: 312.266.3616
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy
Catherine Cook considers students on the basis of individual merit and does not discriminate against prospective students or their families on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, or family makeup in the administration of its educational and admission policies, tuition assistance programs, and other school-administered programs.