About the School
- Mary Sears Children's Academy has been dedicated to offering the highest quality early childhood development since 1964.
- We offer education, positive guidance, and loving care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old in a clean, safe, and nurturing environment.
- Our kindergarten classroom is designed to enhance and develop the natural learning ability of your precious child.
- Our learning program is individually designed to challenge each child according to their own age and ability.
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mary Sears Childrens Academy?
The application deadline for Mary Sears Childrens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mary Sears Childrens Academy is Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spanish Center, Inc. (1.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students
Catholic
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 2.0 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 | 130 students
Catholic
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Catholic
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Thompson Instructional Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8
Edna Keith Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-3409
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-3409
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 3rd Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2808
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2808
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Joliet Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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