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
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.: 11:1
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
Miles
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Joliet Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
4.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Families Of Faith Christian Academy ![Families Of Faith Christian Academy Photo]( "Families Of Faith Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
24466 Eames St (Rt 6)
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 521-1381
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 521-1381
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Acceptance rate listed
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
9.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
School
Location
Miles
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
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
15629 S Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3953
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3953
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
1600 Root St
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
5.3 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
School
Location
Miles
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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Seneca High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 E Scott St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-5000
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-5000
9149.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Newark Comm High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
9150.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Newark Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
9150.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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