Children of Peace School is operated under the auspices of the Catholic Bishop of Chicago, a corporation sole, in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Children of Peace School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color or national and ethnic origin in administration of educational, athletic or other school administered programs.
Children of Peace School observes the State health board requirements mandated by the State of Illinois and Chicago Board of Health.
All Students entering kindergarten must be five years of age by September 1.
The child's birth certificate and baptismal record and a record of compliance with local and State of Illinois health requirements must be available.
If the student enters the preschool/early childhood at the age of three or four, the above two rules will be applied when they are ready to enter Kindergarten.
This must be explained when the child enters Children of Peace.
We do not accept children who are younger than three years of age.
Children of Peace School requires a legal birth certificate for admission.
In the case of transfers, a formal transfer document and the official records of those schools previously attended is requires.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Children Of Peace School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$5,600 - $7,400
Application URL
School Notes
- Children of Peace School is operated under the auspices of the Catholic Bishop of Chicago, a corporation sole, in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Children of Peace School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color or national and ethnic origin in administration of educational, athletic or other school administered programs. Children of Peace School observes the State health board requirements mandated by the State of Illinois and Chicago Board of Health. All Students entering kindergarten must be five years of age by September 1. The child's birth certificate and baptismal record and a record of compliance with local and State of Illinois health requirements must be available. If the student enters the preschool/early childhood at the age of three or four, the above two rules will be applied when they are ready to enter Kindergarten. This must be explained when the child enters Children of Peace. We do not accept children who are younger than three years of age. Children of Peace School requires a legal birth certificate for admission. In the case of transfers, a formal transfer document and the official records of those schools previously attended is requires.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children Of Peace School?
The application deadline for Children Of Peace School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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