Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace
About the School
- 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.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace?
The application deadline for The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace is Montini Catholic High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fusion Academy Oak Brook (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Horizons (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 51
Catholic
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Kensington 103
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 216-4828
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 17
Islamic
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
1214 South Meyers Rd.
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-0440
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 51
Catholic
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 17
Islamic
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 569 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
331 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-8000
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 17
Islamic
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
601 South Westmore Avenue
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-2353
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students
Montessori School (Islamic)
241 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL 60148
(844) 223-5456
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Kensington 103
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 216-4828
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 17
Islamic
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
1214 South Meyers Rd.
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-0440
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
601 South Westmore Avenue
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-2353
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
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North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
9181.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
9181.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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3501 Hapner Way
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
9181.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
9182 miles
Gr: K-12
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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153 S Randall Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
9182 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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