Ezzard Charles School serves 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Ezzard Charles School is 57:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ezzard Charles School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ezzard Charles School?
The application deadline for Ezzard Charles School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ezzard Charles School located?
Ezzard Charles School is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Auburn Gresham.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ezzard Charles School is Ada S. Mckinley-highland School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Sabina Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
St. Sabina Academy
(Catholic)
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
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All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Liberty Temple Full Gospel Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
West Englewood Christian Community School
(Christian)
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
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