Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
A Great Place To Grow Inc
About the School
- A Great Place To Grow Inc serves 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the Other associations(s) for exceptional children.
- The student:teacher of A Great Place To Grow Inc is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are A Great Place To Grow Inc often compared to?
A Great Place To Grow Inc is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Learning Center Of Edison Park by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for A Great Place To Grow Inc?
The application deadline for A Great Place To Grow Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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