Chesterbrook Academy in Shorewood, IL, serves 40 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program within a rural community.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 40:1 for its early learning classes.
Chesterbrook Academy offers co–educational day care and early childhood services exclusively for grades PK–K.
Located near Shorewood, this rural early learning center provides programs for families seeking pre–kindergarten and kindergarten education options.
With a total enrollment of 40 and no religious affiliation, the school focuses on early childhood development in a small rural setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Chesterbrook Academy?
Chesterbrook Academy famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
When is the application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy?
The application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Chesterbrook Academy is Joliet Catholic Academy (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Christian School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Trinity Christian School![Trinity Christian School Photo]( "Trinity Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
901 Shorewood Dr
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-9310
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-9310
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5005 W. Theodore Street
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-1679
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-1679
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-K
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
600 Brook Forest Ave
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 725-8149
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 725-8149
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
651 Dearwood
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 725-7878
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 725-7878
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2345 S Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60586
(866) 971-1529
Plainfield, IL 60586
(866) 971-1529
1.9 miles
Gr: NS | 27 students
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