Jack Activity School Of Art in Chicago, IL serves 15 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a nonsectarian, city–based setting in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 4 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 83% of the student body identify as students of color, reflecting the diversity of the community.
Jack Activity School Of Art is a co–ed elementary school located in a large city environment.
Nearby private schools include Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy and Providence St.
Mel School, both offering early childhood and K–12 programs within one mile.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jack Activity School Of Art?
The application deadline for Jack Activity School Of Art is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Jack Activity School Of Art located?
Jack Activity School Of Art is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Garfield Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Jack Activity School Of Art is Providence St. Mel School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
718 S Independence Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 457-1588
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 457-1588
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Christian Alternative Academy
Alternative School
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
0.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 177 students
Chicago West Side Christian School ![Chicago West Side Christian School Photo]( "Chicago West Side Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1240 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Christian Alternative Academy
Alternative School
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
0.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 177 students
Academy Of Scholastic Achievement
Alternative School
4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 1 Acceptance rate listed
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Changing Oasis
Alternative School
2532 W Warren Blvd Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
1.8 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago West Side Christian School ![Chicago West Side Christian School Photo]( "Chicago West Side Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1240 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Altus Academy ![Altus Academy Photo - Coach Conor working with the 1st-3rd grade students in Chess Class. Altus Academy is a big proponent of project-based learning.]( "Altus Academy Photo - Coach Conor working with the 1st-3rd grade students in Chess Class. Altus Academy is a big proponent of project-based learning.")
(Catholic)
751 S Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 374-3148
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 374-3148
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 75 students Tuition listed
Chicago Jesuit Academy ![Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo - Our classrooms have two co-teachers and 24 students per classroom.]( "Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo - Our classrooms have two co-teachers and 24 students per classroom.")
(Catholic)
5058 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
1.4 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 360 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
718 S Independence Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 457-1588
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 457-1588
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago West Side Christian School ![Chicago West Side Christian School Photo]( "Chicago West Side Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1240 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Les Finch's Learning Tree Day ![Les Finch's Learning Tree Day Photo - Before and After School Activity]( "Les Finch's Learning Tree Day Photo - Before and After School Activity")
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4217 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-5434
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-5434
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 169 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
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Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
9193.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Medical Support Needs Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
9193.6 miles
Pathways Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
9193.6 miles
Structured Learning Environment
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
9193.6 miles
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