Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lakeview Development Center Inc
About the School
- Lakeview Development Center Inc in Chicago, IL is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving kindergarten with a total enrollment of 40 students.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 40:1 with one teacher on staff in its city–based Ravenswood neighborhood location.
- Founded in 1905, Lakeview Development Center Inc is one of the oldest private schools in the Chicago area with a campus size of 50 acres.
- Tuition at this Chicago early learning center is $25,000 per year, higher than the local average elementary school tuition.
- The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting a diverse urban community in this city private kindergarten program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Lakeview Development Center Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lakeview Development Center Inc?
The application deadline for Lakeview Development Center Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lakeview Development Center Inc located?
Lakeview Development Center Inc is located in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Lakeview Development Center Inc is Lycee Francais De Chicago (0.5 miles away)
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Specialized Curriculum
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(773) 665-0066
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students
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Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 989-6927
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 1
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Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 442-2371
Distance: 0.7 mi
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(773) 525-4358
Distance: 0.8 mi
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Specialized Curriculum
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(773) 857-3000
Distance: 0.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
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(773) 665-0066
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students
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Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 989-6927
Distance: 0.6 mi
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(773) 769-4540
Distance: 0.7 mi
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(773) 525-4358
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS | 84 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
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