Chance After Chance College Preparatory is a co鈥揺d, nonsectarian private school in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL, serving kindergarten students in a city鈥揵ased setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 5 students with one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1.
Offering only kindergarten, this early childhood program is part of the Chicago private school community with a 100% student population of color.
Chance After Chance College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student diversity.
Located in a large city locale, the school operates within the network of other religious school associations, despite its nonsectarian affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Chance After Chance College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Belinda Martin - Founder of Chance after Chance College Prep, community service initiatives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Chance After Chance College Preparatory?
Chance After Chance College Preparatory famous alumni include: Belinda Martin - Founder of Chance after Chance College Prep, community service initiatives..
When is the application deadline for Chance After Chance College Preparatory?
The application deadline for Chance After Chance College Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Chance After Chance College Preparatory located?
Chance After Chance College Preparatory is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other private schools located in Austin.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Chance After Chance College Preparatory is Academy Of Scholastic Achievement (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hope Excel Reaching The World Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Development Center (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Academy Of Scholastic Achievement
Alternative School
4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
0.4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 1 Acceptance rate listed
Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
4920 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-2223
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-2223
0.4 miles
Gr: K | 35 students Tuition listed
Little Leaders Of Tomorrow
Daycare / Preschool
5153 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 378-8302
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 378-8302
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 6 students
Hope Excel Reaching The World Academy
(Christian)
4821 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 29 students
Chicago Jesuit Academy ![Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo - Our classrooms have two co-teachers and 24 students per classroom.]( "Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo - Our classrooms have two co-teachers and 24 students per classroom.")
(Catholic)
5058 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 360 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Academy Of Scholastic Achievement
Alternative School
4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
0.4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 1 Acceptance rate listed
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Austin Career Education Center
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Christian Alternative Academy
Alternative School
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
1.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 177 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Excel Reaching The World Academy
(Christian)
4821 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 29 students
Chicago Jesuit Academy ![Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo - Our classrooms have two co-teachers and 24 students per classroom.]( "Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo - Our classrooms have two co-teachers and 24 students per classroom.")
(Catholic)
5058 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 360 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students
5108 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Tuition listed
3921 W Gladys
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
4920 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-2223
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-2223
0.4 miles
Gr: K | 35 students Tuition listed
Little Leaders Of Tomorrow
Daycare / Preschool
5153 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 378-8302
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 378-8302
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 6 students
Hope Excel Reaching The World Academy
(Christian)
4821 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 29 students
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students
5108 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 S Charles Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
9193.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
422 Sioux Ln
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5400
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5400
9193.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
9193.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1182 Merbach Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5300
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5300
9193.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1620 Mayo Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2095
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2095
9193.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
School Reviews
5 1/6/2020
This is the best educational environment planted on Cicero.
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