Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten is a nonsectarian preschool through grade 5 private school located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
The school serves 18 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 and employs one teacher.
The student body is approximately 71% students of color, reflecting diversity within this city鈥揵ased early learning program.
Stair Step Villa offers co鈥揺ducational programs in a large city community setting.
The school provides educational services primarily for early childhood and elementary grade levels within Chicago's South Shore area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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 Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten located?
Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten is located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in South Shore.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten is Mount Carmel High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Philip Neri Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
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Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
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(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
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(773) 734-1251
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
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South Central Community Services - South Shore
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7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
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Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
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Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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(773) 752-5645
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
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Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
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Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Acceptance rate listed
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
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1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,212 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Acceptance rate listed
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Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
2526 E 73rd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
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Daycare / Preschool
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Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
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Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
1.3 miles
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