Located in Bloomingdale, IL, Goddard School serves 104 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a large suburban community.
Founded in 1905, the school has over a century of history as part of the Bloomingdale education landscape.
Goddard School has a student–teacher ratio of 104:1, with a single teacher on campus providing instruction to the enrolled students.
The school offers co–ed early childhood education with a campus size of 50, emphasizing foundational learning in a suburban setting.
As a nonsectarian early learning program in Bloomingdale, the school operates independently without school membership associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Goddard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning for Fun. Learning for Life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goddard School's ranking?
Goddard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Goddard School?
The application deadline for Goddard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Goddard School is Glenoaks Therapeutic Day Schools (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Isidore School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
92 Stratford Drive
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 893-5633
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 893-5633
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-K
Stratford KinderCare ![Stratford KinderCare Photo - open art for the toddler Sky Unit]( "Stratford KinderCare Photo - open art for the toddler Sky Unit")
Daycare / Preschool
290 Knollwood Dr.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 351-4511
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 351-4511
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Isidore School
(Catholic)
431 W Army Trail Rd
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-9323
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-9323
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
West Roselle KinderCare ![West Roselle KinderCare Photo - West Roselle KinderCare]( "West Roselle KinderCare Photo - West Roselle KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1080 W. Lake St.
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 351-8820
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 351-8820
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
North Glendale Hts KinderCare ![North Glendale Hts KinderCare Photo - Tummy Time is so much fun when you are under one!]( "North Glendale Hts KinderCare Photo - Tummy Time is so much fun when you are under one!")
Daycare / Preschool
2264 Bloomingdale Rd.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 980-8222
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 980-8222
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Glenoaks Therapeutic Day Schools
Special Education School
135 N Brandon Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 671-0383
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 671-0383
2.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 118 students
301 S Swift Rd Ste F
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 540-3900
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 540-3900
4.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Innovations Academy Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
1360 E Irving Pk.
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3900
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3900
4.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 167 students
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Special Education School
804 W Bartlett Rd
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7496
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7496
5.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Isidore School
(Catholic)
431 W Army Trail Rd
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-9323
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-9323
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Glenoaks Therapeutic Day Schools
Special Education School
135 N Brandon Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 671-0383
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 671-0383
2.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 118 students
St. Walter School
(Catholic)
201 W Maple Ave
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 529-1721
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 529-1721
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
405 Rush St
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-3263
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-3263
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Al-huda Academy
(Islamic)
435 Springsouth Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(630) 270-3130
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(630) 270-3130
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
92 Stratford Drive
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 893-5633
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 893-5633
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-K
Stratford KinderCare ![Stratford KinderCare Photo - open art for the toddler Sky Unit]( "Stratford KinderCare Photo - open art for the toddler Sky Unit")
Daycare / Preschool
290 Knollwood Dr.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 351-4511
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 351-4511
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Isidore School
(Catholic)
431 W Army Trail Rd
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-9323
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-9323
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
West Roselle KinderCare ![West Roselle KinderCare Photo - West Roselle KinderCare]( "West Roselle KinderCare Photo - West Roselle KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1080 W. Lake St.
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 351-8820
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 351-8820
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
North Glendale Hts KinderCare ![North Glendale Hts KinderCare Photo - Tummy Time is so much fun when you are under one!]( "North Glendale Hts KinderCare Photo - Tummy Time is so much fun when you are under one!")
Daycare / Preschool
2264 Bloomingdale Rd.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 980-8222
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 980-8222
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hampshire High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
9183.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Nia D/hh High School Prgrm
Special Education School
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3845
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3845
9183.3 miles
Gary D Wright Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Ketchum Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
9183.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Central High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44w625 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6030
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6030
9183.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
School Reviews
Endorse Goddard School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
How to Ask About Staff Screening Without Apologizing
Parents should feel comfortable asking how private schools screen employees. Learn which questions matter, what answers to expect, and why transparency about hiring and student safety is a hallmark of a well-managed school.
What Facility Safety Tells You About School Oversight
A school's facilities reveal far more than appearance. Learn how building maintenance, emergency preparedness, and campus safety practices can help parents evaluate school leadership, oversight, and long-term commitment to student well-being.
Is the School Legally a School? A Parent Verification Checklist
Before enrolling your child in a private school, learn how to verify that it is legally operating, properly accredited, and authorized to issue recognized diplomas with this practical parent checklist for making a confident school choice.
