NAEYC Accredited and Gold Circle of Excellence Rated by IL Excelerate! Penny Lane Schools exist to serve the unique academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of students who are in a special and critical period of their lives.
The staff of Penny Lane Schools are committed to creating and maintaining a high quality, trusting, and caring environment where teaching and learning are exciting, developmentally appropriate and students are assisted as they develop skills for school.
All aspects of the school's organization, curriculum, and extra-curricular activities are child centered and designed to accommodate individual learning styles so that all may experience success.
We have programs for Infants, Toddlers, Two, Three, Pre-K, Full Day Kindergarten, Special Needs, Before/After School Care, Summer Camp, Extended Care unitl Midnight and a Friday Kid's Night Out Program.
Please visit our website at www.pennylaneschools.com for more information about each of these programs.
We have a second location in Chicago Ridge at 10255 S Ridgeland, 708-425-4233.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
192 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Penny Lane School Oak Lawn@ District 218 *10701 Kilpatrick708-424-2000 Ext.2450Penny Lane School Chicago Ridge10255 S. Ridgeland * 708-425-4233
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Penny Lane School Ltd?
The application deadline for Penny Lane School Ltd is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
The Pardo family is very thankful and appreciative with Penny Lane in Oak Lawn for the great 5 years of educating our daughter. Penny Lane has great teachers and staff, We highly recommend this school to other parents!
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