Learning Loft Inc. in Palatine, IL, is a nonsectarian early childhood program offering education for preschool and kindergarten students in a large suburban community.
The school enrolls a total of 85 students, including 15 in kindergarten, with a student–teacher ratio of 43:1 based on 2 teachers.
Approximately 53% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Palatine area.
serves families seeking preschool and kindergarten education within a suburban setting in Palatine.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Learning Loft Inc.?
The application deadline for Learning Loft Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Learning Loft Inc. is South Campus (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Quest Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
445 N. Benton Street
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
Palatine KinderCare ![Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!]( "Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!")
Daycare / Preschool
929 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas Of Villanova School
(Catholic)
1141 E Anderson Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Campus
Special Education School
909 E Wilmette Rd Ste F
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
New Connection's Academy
Special Education School
865 E Wilmette Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis
2550 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
2.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 123 students Avg. class size: 20 students
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
2.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education
Special Education School
1760 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 221-7752
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 221-7752
3.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
445 N. Benton Street
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Thomas Of Villanova School
(Catholic)
1141 E Anderson Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Campus
Special Education School
909 E Wilmette Rd Ste F
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
445 N. Benton Street
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
Palatine KinderCare ![Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!]( "Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!")
Daycare / Preschool
929 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas Of Villanova School
(Catholic)
1141 E Anderson Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodstock North High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Raffel Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
9198.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 915 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5700
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5700
9198.7 miles
Gr: K-2 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
9198.7 miles
Gr: PK | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10920 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5300
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5300
9198.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Wasco Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4n782 School St
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
9198.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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