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Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy

718 S Independence Blvd Chicago, IL 60624

Tel: (773) 457-1588

www.grmbchurch.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 29 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy in Chicago, IL, offers early childhood programs for preschool and kindergarten students in a city–based setting.
The school enrolls 29 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 29:1.
This co–educational Baptist–affiliated academy is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood and is associated with other religious school organizations.
Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy has a student body comprised entirely of students of color, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity.
The school is situated in a large city community and serves families seeking a faith–based early learning program in Chicago.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 29 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy
Pre-K	22
Kind	7

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Student Body

Total Students

29 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy?

The application deadline for Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy located?

Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Garfield Park.

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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).