Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
New Knowledge Learning Center
About the School
- New Knowledge Learning Center in Chicago, IL, offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, city–based setting within the Ashburn neighborhood.
- The school enrolls 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, supported by one teacher on staff.
- New Knowledge Learning Center has 100% student enrollment of students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
- As a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the school follows recognized early childhood education standards.
- The center serves families looking for a co–educational early learning program in Chicago with a focus on preschool and kindergarten age groups.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
New Knowledge Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Knowledge Learning Center?
The application deadline for New Knowledge Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is New Knowledge Learning Center located?
New Knowledge Learning Center is located in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other private schools located in Ashburn.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to New Knowledge Learning Center is St. Rita Of Cascia High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Thomas More Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Learning Tree Pre-school (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
8128 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 778-8802
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
3473 W Columbus Avenue
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 284-2141
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
8130 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-4444
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
7956 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 37
All-girls (Catholic)
3737 W 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Distance: 2.2 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: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
8130 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-4444
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
9536 S Millard Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-8280
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
4440 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 884-2020
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
8128 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 778-8802
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
3473 W Columbus Avenue
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 284-2141
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
8130 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-4444
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
7956 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
9536 S Millard Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-8280
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(815) 727-5115
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
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Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
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Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6400
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6400
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Gr: 9-12 | 3,298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-7827
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-7827
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Gr: PK | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
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(630) 759-9300
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-9300
9185 miles
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
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Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-4343
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-4343
9185 miles
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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