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Development Center

4920 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60644

Tel: (773) 261-2223

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Development Center in Chicago, IL offers a nonsectarian early childhood program for kindergarten with a total enrollment of 35 students in a city–based community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 2 teachers serving kindergarten students.
Located in the Austin neighborhood, Development Center serves a 100% student population of color, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity.
As a co–ed early learning program, the school focuses solely on kindergarten–level education without higher grade offerings.
Tuition rates are not specified, aligning with the local average of $13,895 for elementary private schools in Chicago.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Development Center
Pre-K	20
Kind	15

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Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$1340 monthly

Application URL

Online Application

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When is the application deadline for Development Center?

The application deadline for Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Development Center located?

Development Center is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other private schools located in Austin.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).