The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace in Villa Park, IL is a nonsectarian early childhood private school serving students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
The school enrolls 202 students in a suburban community setting, providing co–ed day care and early learning programs.
With a student–teacher ratio of 101:1 and two total teachers, the school serves mostly preschool–aged children.
Approximately 16.7% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
The Gardner School is located near other early childhood and K–12 private schools in the Villa Park suburb, including Bright Horizons and Islamic Foundation School.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,981 for elementary schools and $15,730 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
