Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy
About the School
- Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy in Chicago, IL, offers early childhood programs for preschool and kindergarten students in a city–based setting.
- The school enrolls 29 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 29:1.
- This co–educational Baptist–affiliated academy is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood and is associated with other religious school organizations.
- Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy has a student body comprised entirely of students of color, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity.
- The school is situated in a large city community and serves families seeking a faith–based early learning program in Chicago.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy?
The application deadline for Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy located?
Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Garfield Park.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy is Community Christian Alternative Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Jack Activity School Of Art (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 15 students
3921 W Gladys
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1240 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 177 students
Alternative School
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 177 students
Alternative School
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
Alternative School
2532 W Warren Blvd Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 15 students
3921 W Gladys
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1240 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
751 S Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 374-3148
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 15 students
3921 W Gladys
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1240 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4217 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-5434
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(630) 759-7200
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-7200
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(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
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Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3200
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3200
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Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
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8/
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(815) 886-6100
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-6100
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Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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(630) 682-2060
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
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Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6s151 Steeple Run Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
9193.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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