Mary Sears Children's Academy has been dedicated to offering the highest quality early childhood development since 1964.
We offer education, positive guidance, and loving care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old in a clean, safe, and nurturing environment.
Our kindergarten classroom is designed to enhance and develop the natural learning ability of your precious child.
Our learning program is individually designed to challenge each child according to their own age and ability.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mary Sears Childrens Academy?
The application deadline for Mary Sears Childrens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mary Sears Childrens Academy is Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spanish Center, Inc. (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Spanish Center, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Vilaseca Josephine Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
St. Mary Magdalene School
(Catholic)
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Joliet Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
4.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Trinity Services -trinity School ![Trinity Services -trinity School Photo - Graduation 2012]( "Trinity Services -trinity School Photo - Graduation 2012")
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
5.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
St. Mary Magdalene School
(Catholic)
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
St. Mary Nativity School
(Catholic)
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spanish Center, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Vilaseca Josephine Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
St. Mary Magdalene School
(Catholic)
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
St. Mary Nativity School
(Catholic)
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 23% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
9153.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Special Education School
1499 Lakewood Dr
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
9153.5 miles
Alternative School
709 Game Farm Rd
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
9153.6 miles
Gr: 9-12
101 Garden St
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
9153.6 miles
Gr: PK | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
797 Game Farm Rd
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
9153.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Recent Articles
Choosing Between a Traditional 草榴社区 School and a Microschool
Compare traditional private schools and microschools to understand differences in academics, class size, flexibility, cost, and student experience before choosing the best educational fit.
The Second Visit Strategy: What to Look for After the Open House
A second campus visit can reveal what an open house cannot. Learn what to observe, which questions to ask, and how to determine whether a private school is truly the right fit for your child.
How Policy Changes Could Affect Your Tuition Bill in 2026
Learn how federal and state policy changes may affect private school tuition, financial aid, tax benefits, and your family's education budget.
