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Nico's Playhouse

1855 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643

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Tel: (773) 238-0117

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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)

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

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

85 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

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 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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Quick Facts (2026)

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

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 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).