Imani Children's Academy (2026 Profile)

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Imani Children's Academy

11443 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628

Tel: (773) 660-9667

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Imani Children's Academy in Chicago, IL, offers a co鈥揺d early childhood program for kindergarten with a total enrollment of 30 students in a city鈥揵ased, nonsectarian setting.

Founded in 1905, the school operates with one teacher and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 30:1.

The school's tuition is $25,000 per year, which is above the Chicago average for elementary private schools.

Imani Children's Academy serves a student body that is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Roseland neighborhood.

Located in the heart of Chicago, the school stands among the oldest private early childhood programs in the area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

30:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Imani Children's Academy?

The application deadline for Imani Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Imani Children's Academy located?

Imani Children's Academy is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Roseland.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).