Imani Children's Academy

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Imani Children's Academy in Chicago, IL, offers a co–ed early childhood program for kindergarten with a total enrollment of 30 students in a city–based, nonsectarian setting.
  • Founded in 1905, the school operates with one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 30:1.
  • The school's tuition is $25,000 per year, which is above the Chicago average for elementary private schools.
  • Imani Children's Academy serves a student body that is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Roseland neighborhood.
  • Located in the heart of Chicago, the school stands among the oldest private early childhood programs in the area.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Imani Children's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Imani Children's Academy?
The application deadline for Imani Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Imani Children's Academy located?
Imani Children's Academy is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Roseland.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,873 for elementary schools and $18,675 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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