Gems World Academy Chicago
350 E S Water St., Chicago, IL 60601
Gems World Academy Chicago is a private school in Chicago, IL teaching grades PreK-12. It reported 196 students and about 3.3 students for every teacher in the 2023-24 federal survey.
School facts
- Grades
- PreK-12
- Students
- 196
- Teachers
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 3.3
- Student body
- Coeducational
- Program
- Regular
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- Go on to a 4-year college
- 100%
- Setting
- City
These are the numbers the school gave the U.S. Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year, published in July 2026. The survey counts students in kindergarten to grade 12, not pre-K. Enrollment and staffing move every year, so ask the school for today’s figures. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
Gems World Academy Chicago tuition
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Tuition at nearby private schools
| School | Published tuition | Year | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| British International School of Chicago South Loop | $39,950 to $43,425 | 2026-27 | 1.3 |
| Catherine Cook School | $38,250 to $39,900 | 2026-27 | 1.7 |
Each figure was read on that school's own website and is linked on its page. Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band.
Other private schools nearby
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile | K-6 | 150 | <1 |
| Near the Pier Development Center | K | 6 | <1 |
| South Loop Montessori School | PreK-2 | 40 | 1 |
| Chicago Prep Elearning & Elite Sports Academy | 10-12 | 13 | 1 |
| Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed NFP | K-10 | 35 | 1 |
| British International School of Chicago South Loop | PreK-12 | 641 | 1 |
| Frances Xavier Warde School | PreK-8 | 745 | 1 |
| Catherine Cook School | PreK-8 | 405 | 2 |
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