Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Childrens Center
About the School
- Childrens Center serves 50 students in grades Nursery/Preschool.
- The student:teacher of Childrens Center is 50:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Childrens Center located?
Childrens Center is located in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other private schools located in Ashburn.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Childrens Center is St. Rita Of Cascia High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Liberty Temple Full Gospel Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Thomas More Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
8130 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-4444
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Christian
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
8130 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-4444
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-1 | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
2501 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 436-3177
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
8130 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-4444
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
8128 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 778-8802
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool
2656 W 71st Street
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-4753
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
8440 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-8150
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(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
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Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
9186.1 miles
Gr: 6-12
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-2810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-2810
9186.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
701 3rd Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2808
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2808
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Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
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(815) 726-6156
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-6156
9186.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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