Near The Pier Development Center (2026 Profile)

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Near The Pier Development Center

540 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2
Chicago, IL 60611

Tel: (312) 527-2223

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Near The Pier Development Center in Chicago, IL, serves 51 students in preâ€“kindergarten and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program.

The school operates in a city community (Streeterville neighborhood) and maintains a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 51:1 with one teacher.

The program is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, reflecting participation in recognized early learning standards.

Approximately 70% of students represent students of color, indicating racial and ethnic diversity within the enrollment.

The center provides coeducational early childhood care and education in a cityâ€“based setting near other private early learning programs in downtown Chicago.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 51 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

51 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

70%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Near The Pier Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Near The Pier Development Center is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Streeterville.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 51 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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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).