Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
La Petite Academy
About the School
- La Petite Academy in New Lenox, IL offers early childhood education for preschool through kindergarten in a rural community setting.
- The school enrolls 119 students with a student–teacher ratio of 119:1, serving a co–ed, nonsectarian program.
- Total K–12 enrollment is 24 students, and 18.75% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- Nearby early learning options in New Lenox include several preschools and elementary programs within a 2.5–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
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 La Petite Academy?
The application deadline for La Petite Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to La Petite Academy is Trinity Services -trinity School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Jude School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Lenox KinderCare (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
507 E. Illinois Hwy.
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2908
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
893 Country Creek Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-6380
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1800 W Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
275 W North Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3951
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Catholic
11409 195th St
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 326-9332
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
507 E. Illinois Hwy.
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2908
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
893 Country Creek Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-6380
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1800 W Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
275 W North Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3951
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(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
4250 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
9156.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,870 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Boulder Hill Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
163 Boulder Hill Pass
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-2900
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-2900
9156.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Plum St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
9156.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Mccleery Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
9156.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
649 N Main St
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
9156.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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