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Nico's Playhouse

1855 W 95th St Chicago, IL 60643

Tel: (773) 238-0117

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 85 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Nico's Playhouse is a co–ed early childhood program located in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, serving kindergarten students in a nonsectarian, city setting.
Founded in 1905, the school enrolls 85 students with a student–teacher ratio of 28:1 supported by 3 teachers.
The yearly tuition is $25,000, above the Chicago average for elementary private schools, reflecting its early childhood and daycare program focus.
The student population consists of 100% students of color, positioning Nico's Playhouse among the most diverse private schools in Illinois.
The school offers 15 AP courses and ranks in the top 20% statewide for diversity, AP course availability, historic founding, and school resources.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 85 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Nico's Playhouse ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Nico's Playhouse
Pre-K	70
Kind	15

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Student Body

Total Students

85 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Nico's Playhouse?

The application deadline for Nico's Playhouse is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Nico's Playhouse located?

Nico's Playhouse is located in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Beverly.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).