Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kid'z Colony
About the School
- Kid'z Colony's goal is to serve the community by offering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Early childhood education is the foundation for future for future education.
- We continue to strive to provide the young children in our community with the highest quality of education and child care.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Kid'z Colony ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kid'z Colony?
The application deadline for Kid'z Colony is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kid'z Colony located?
Kid'z Colony is located in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Garfield Ridge.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Kid'z Colony is St. Blase Polish Catholic School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Daniel The Prophet School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
5337 South Natoma Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 586-1225
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
African Methodist Episcopal
5259 S Major Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 581-5259
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
6125 S Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 585-6888
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
6255 S Mayfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 581-5541
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
5784 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-7442
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 817 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
6101 S 75th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-8772
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
5556 W 77th St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 458-6900
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 350 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
7450 W 83rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
5337 South Natoma Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 586-1225
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
African Methodist Episcopal
5259 S Major Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 581-5259
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
6125 S Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 585-6888
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
5714 S Harlem Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 594-6857
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Catholic
4810 S Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
5337 South Natoma Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 586-1225
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
African Methodist Episcopal
5259 S Major Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 581-5259
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
6125 S Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 585-6888
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
6255 S Mayfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 581-5541
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
5784 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-7442
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Troy Heritage Trail School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3389 Longford Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
9185.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Troy Craughwell School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
9185.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12450 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-3606
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-3606
9185.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12350 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
9185.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 912 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Will Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 730-7233
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 730-7233
9185.5 miles
Gr: 6-8
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