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La Petite Academy

2120 Calistoga Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451

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Tel: (815) 485-2770

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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)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 119 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

119 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 119 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Will County, IL is $7,135 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Will County, IL is 99% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).