Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
New Life Christian Academy
About the School
- New Life Christian Academy in Chicago, IL, enrolls 29 students in pre–kindergarten through first grade within a city community setting.
- The school offers a Montessori program affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
- With 7 teachers, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supporting small class sizes.
- The student body is comprised of 100% students of color, ranking New Life Christian Academy among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
- This Chicago Montessori school serves early learners in a city–based environment, providing education for children ages PK–1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
New Life Christian 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-1
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
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Life Christian Academy?
The application deadline for New Life Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to New Life Christian Academy is Austin Career Education Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Northwest Institute For Contemporary Learning Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Christian
5108 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
1332 N Massasoit Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-2655
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
846 N Menard Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 378-6644
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 29 students
Christian
4821 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Alternative School (Church of God in Christ)
1228 Cuyler Ave ,
Berwyn, IL 60402
(773) 309-1047
Distance: 2.1 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: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Special Education School
5104 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Christian
5108 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
1332 N Massasoit Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-2655
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
846 N Menard Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 378-6644
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 29 students
Christian
4821 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Christian
5108 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
1332 N Massasoit Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-2655
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
846 N Menard Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 378-6644
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 29 students
Christian
4821 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
5153 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 378-8302
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 E 11th Ave
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6332
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6332
9194.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3s600 Herrick Rd
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 821-7900
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 821-7900
9194.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
9194.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
9194.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
145 N Sleight St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
9194.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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