University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

"I went to Lab from Kindergarten through the 12th Grade. This school lacks the basic needs for a truly successful school. The phrase one will hear throughout this school is, "Kindness, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion." It is all fake. There are hundreds of adults in this school and not a single one cares. First of all, there is no discipline for anyone! I witnessed a child choke another child for sticking his tongue out at him and the consequence was going home early and a talking to. During my Middle School years I heard children screaming slurs in the hallways in front of teachers and no one cared. The School holds assembly about mental health almost every other week and yet no one cares if an Individual has depression, suicidal thoughts, or anxiety. They make zero effort to check in with the students that clearly are struggling. If you would like your child to be stressed to the point of getting 3 hours of sleep then send them here. The harassment and bullying at this school is unbelievable. During my Lower School and Middle School years, children went around calling each other emo, gay, stupid, and making fun of the way they dress. The ONLY reason why this Schools stats are so high for Standardized Testing is because they kick out the students that are doing below expectations. Probably THE MOST important thing for a child at school is safety, which Lab fails to do. The security there is useless. There is no form of identification besides tapping your ID in which does nothing. If a shooter was to come into the school there would be no protection. The students are gaslighted every day from the Staff and Teachers. This school has failed me, it has ruined my motive to learn as well. I did not go to college because of this School, I cried every day and complained that I wanted to be homeschooled. This school is now making me rethink about having children because I do not want to put them through anything like this School. I reiterate this because it's important, if you want your kids to have depression, suicidal thoughts, and many mental health problems, then send them to this school! Other than that this is a bad school and should not be looked up upon."

"Great school, great environment, great teachers."

"Riddle me this: Would you rather have UNLIMITED bacon, but no more games... or games, UNLIMITED games, but no more games?"

"The best private school in Chicago and one of the best is the US. Lots of resources, opportunities and possibilities. Definitely the school to go to!"

"Not sure what the previous review is about. Never heard of Milo being invited at Lab. This school is great at preparing students for college. The school is very competitive and might not work for everyone. Recently expanded and added the Gordon Arts Hall thanks to a huge donation from George Lucas family foundation."