Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ezzard Charles School
About the School
- Ezzard Charles School in Chicago, IL, enrolls 57 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 57:1 with one teacher serving all enrolled students.
- Located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, Ezzard Charles School serves a student body that is 100% students of color, reflecting high diversity.
- As a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the school follows Montessori educational principles for early childhood learners.
- Ezzard Charles School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity based on its student population composition.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Ezzard Charles School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ezzard Charles School?
The application deadline for Ezzard Charles School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ezzard Charles School located?
Ezzard Charles School is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Auburn Gresham.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Ezzard Charles School is Ada S. Mckinley-highland School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Sabina Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Catholic
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 0.8 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: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
Christian
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 0.8 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: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Christian
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Distance: 2.1 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: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Catholic
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
Christian
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Catholic
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
Christian
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
7956 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K | 16 students
Montessori School (Christian)
8620 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-5437
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
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Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
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Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
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Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
9187.1 miles
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(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
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10/
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(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
9187.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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