First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten in Oak Park, IL, serves 53 co–ed students in preschool and kindergarten within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1927, the school offers early childhood programs with a Baptist religious affiliation through Christian Schools International.
The school reports a student–teacher ratio of 53:1 with one teacher on staff, reflecting its early childhood and day care program type.
Approximately 87.5% of the student body identifies as students of color, indicating diverse enrollment.
Located in a large suburb, the school is part of the Oak Park area early learning options alongside nearby private and Montessori schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To Learn, To Laugh, and To Feel Loved.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten is Fenwick High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Children's School of Oak Park (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Alcuin Montessori School (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Children's School of Oak Park ![The Children's School of Oak Park Photo - KINDERGARTEN: Our play-based environment, with its carefully-planned daily routines and wide variety of learning experiences, allows Kindergarten children the space and time to work on social-emotional developmental tasks. Academic learning takes place in a non-pressured way within the context of this caring, nurturing community of learners.]( "The Children's School of Oak Park Photo - KINDERGARTEN: Our play-based environment, with its carefully-planned daily routines and wide variety of learning experiences, allows Kindergarten children the space and time to work on social-emotional developmental tasks. Academic learning takes place in a non-pressured way within the context of this caring, nurturing community of learners.")
Alternative School
820 Ontario
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alcuin Montessori School ![Alcuin Montessori School Photo]( "Alcuin Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Field School
(Christian)
931 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
Fenwick High School
(Catholic)
505 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 students Sports: 18
Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park ![Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo]( "Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo")
Montessori School
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fenwick High School
(Catholic)
505 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 students Sports: 18
Trinity High School
All-girls (Catholic)
7574 Division St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Austin Career Education Center
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
1.9 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
Changing Oasis, Inc
Alternative School (Church of God in Christ)
1228 Cuyler Ave ,
Berwyn, IL 60402
(773) 309-1047
Berwyn, IL 60402
(773) 309-1047
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Children's School of Oak Park ![The Children's School of Oak Park Photo - KINDERGARTEN: Our play-based environment, with its carefully-planned daily routines and wide variety of learning experiences, allows Kindergarten children the space and time to work on social-emotional developmental tasks. Academic learning takes place in a non-pressured way within the context of this caring, nurturing community of learners.]( "The Children's School of Oak Park Photo - KINDERGARTEN: Our play-based environment, with its carefully-planned daily routines and wide variety of learning experiences, allows Kindergarten children the space and time to work on social-emotional developmental tasks. Academic learning takes place in a non-pressured way within the context of this caring, nurturing community of learners.")
Alternative School
820 Ontario
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alcuin Montessori School ![Alcuin Montessori School Photo]( "Alcuin Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Field School
(Christian)
931 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park ![Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo]( "Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo")
Montessori School
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Immaculate Academy
(Catholic)
410 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-2408
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-2408
0.8 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 25 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alcuin Montessori School ![Alcuin Montessori School Photo]( "Alcuin Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Field School
(Christian)
931 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park ![Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo]( "Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo")
Montessori School
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7400 Augusta St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 209-3656
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 209-3656
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 199 students
Montessori Language Academy ![Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work]( "Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work")
Montessori School
314 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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