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Building Blocks Learning Academy

1120 W 69th St Chicago, IL 60621

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Building Blocks Learning Academy in Chicago, IL, offers early childhood education for grades PK and K in a nonsectarian, city–based setting located in the Englewood neighborhood.
  • The school was founded in 2005 and currently enrolls 46 students, serving a fully diverse student body with 100% students of color.
  • The student–teacher ratio of 46:1, with one teacher supporting all enrolled students in this early learning program.
  • As a nonsectarian day care and early childhood center, the school provides co–ed learning opportunities within a large urban community environment.
  • Building Blocks Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student diversity based on state comparison data.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Building Blocks Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2005
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Student Body

Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Building Blocks Learning Academy?
The application deadline for Building Blocks Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Building Blocks Learning Academy located?
Building Blocks Learning Academy is located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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