Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten serves 24 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher of Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$320 per week (5 days) for Preschool
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The Best in Child Care Since 1994
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten located?
Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Irving Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten is Depaul College Prep (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chicago Jewish Day School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spark Montessori (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spark Montessori
Montessori School
4326 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Chicago Jewish Day School ![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Rainbow School Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Lawrence Hall School
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
0.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5
Thresholds High School
Special Education School
4219 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
4219 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
4437 N Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-6576
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-6576
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chicago Jewish Day School ![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lawrence Hall School
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
0.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5
4437 N Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-6576
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-6576
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spark Montessori
Montessori School
4326 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Chicago Jewish Day School ![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rainbow School Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Briar Glen Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Briarcliffe Blvd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
9200.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Brooks Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blair Ln
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340
9200.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Gladstone Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
9200.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Glen Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1324 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
9200.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Lincoln Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 Lincoln St
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
9200.5 miles
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