Located in Chicago, IL, Abc Academy enrolls 54 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian early childhood setting within the West Ridge neighborhood.
The city–based school serves co–ed students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with six teaching staff members.
Abc Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity, with 100% of its student body representing students of color.
The school offers early childhood and day care programs in a large city community, providing foundational education for young learners from PK to grade 1.
Abc Academy is a nonsectarian early learning program, distinct from nearby private schools with higher grade spans and varying enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Abc Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Abc Academy?
The application deadline for Abc Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Abc Academy located?
Abc Academy is located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other private schools located in West Ridge.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Abc Academy is Lubavitch Mesivta Of Chicago (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bethesda International Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lubavitch Mesivta Of Chicago
All-boys (Jewish)
2756 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0340
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0340
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 132 students
8233 Central Park Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-1450
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-1450
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Acceptance rate listed
6803 N Campbell
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guidance Educational Academy
(Islamic)
7045 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 135 students
Knapp School And Yeshiva ![Knapp School And Yeshiva Photo - School Grounds, the Knapp School and Yeshiva Coffee Cart, serves coffee and a smile on a daily basis. This coffee cart is supported by the school job program where students receive hands on work training and some are eligible to receive a paycheck too!]( "Knapp School And Yeshiva Photo - School Grounds, the Knapp School and Yeshiva Coffee Cart, serves coffee and a smile on a daily basis. This coffee cart is supported by the school job program where students receive hands on work training and some are eligible to receive a paycheck too!")
Special Education School (Jewish)
3145 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 467-3900
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 467-3900
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lubavitch Mesivta Of Chicago
All-boys (Jewish)
2756 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0340
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0340
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 132 students
8233 Central Park Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-1450
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-1450
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Acceptance rate listed
Knapp School And Yeshiva ![Knapp School And Yeshiva Photo - School Grounds, the Knapp School and Yeshiva Coffee Cart, serves coffee and a smile on a daily basis. This coffee cart is supported by the school job program where students receive hands on work training and some are eligible to receive a paycheck too!]( "Knapp School And Yeshiva Photo - School Grounds, the Knapp School and Yeshiva Coffee Cart, serves coffee and a smile on a daily basis. This coffee cart is supported by the school job program where students receive hands on work training and some are eligible to receive a paycheck too!")
Special Education School (Jewish)
3145 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 467-3900
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 467-3900
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Brisk Academy-yeshivas Brisk
All-boys (Jewish)
3000 W Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 274-1177
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 274-1177
0.6 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
Lubavitch Girls High School
All-girls (Jewish)
6350 N Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 743-7716
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 743-7716
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6803 N Campbell
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guidance Educational Academy
(Islamic)
7045 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 135 students
Knapp School And Yeshiva ![Knapp School And Yeshiva Photo - School Grounds, the Knapp School and Yeshiva Coffee Cart, serves coffee and a smile on a daily basis. This coffee cart is supported by the school job program where students receive hands on work training and some are eligible to receive a paycheck too!]( "Knapp School And Yeshiva Photo - School Grounds, the Knapp School and Yeshiva Coffee Cart, serves coffee and a smile on a daily basis. This coffee cart is supported by the school job program where students receive hands on work training and some are eligible to receive a paycheck too!")
Special Education School (Jewish)
3145 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 467-3900
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 467-3900
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ohr Boruch
All-boys (Jewish)
2620 W Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0885
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0885
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
2809 W Jarvis Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(847) 675-6777
Chicago, IL 60645
(847) 675-6777
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6803 N Campbell
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guidance Educational Academy
(Islamic)
7045 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 135 students
Yeshiva Ohr Boruch
All-boys (Jewish)
2620 W Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0885
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0885
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Virginia Frank Child Dev Center
Special Education School
3033 W Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 761-4550
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 761-4550
0.6 miles
Gr: NS | 16 students
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
2809 W Jarvis Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(847) 675-6777
Chicago, IL 60645
(847) 675-6777
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Tuition listed
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Rank:
Rank:
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(630) 545-3300
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
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Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Lisle High School
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Rank:
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Lisle, IL 60532
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Black Hawk Elementary School
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Glen Hill Elementary School
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Rank:
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(630) 260-6141
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(630) 260-6141
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Lincoln Academy
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(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
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10/
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(630) 894-0489
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