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New Life Christian Academy

5335 W Le Moyne St Chicago, IL 60651

Tel: (773) 688-5815

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 29 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

New Life Christian Academy in Chicago, IL, enrolls 29 students in pre–kindergarten through first grade within a city community setting.
The school offers a Montessori program affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
With 7 teachers, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supporting small class sizes.
The student body is comprised of 100% students of color, ranking New Life Christian Academy among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
This Chicago Montessori school serves early learners in a city–based environment, providing education for children ages PK–1.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 29 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

New Life Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	New Life Christian Academy
Pre-K	17
Kind	12

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Student Body

Total Students

29 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for New Life Christian Academy?

The application deadline for New Life Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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