Penny Lane School

Penny Lane Schools located in Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge are quality early childhood education centers that offer care for infants, toddlers, two's, pre-school, pre-kindergarten, full day kindergarten, before/after school with transportation and summer camp.
We also have extended evening hours until MIDNIGHT at the Chicago Ridge location!.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Penny Lane School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
255 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Penny Lane School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on your child's age, number of days attending and whether they are half or full time
% on Financial Aid
45%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Laura Allison/Jackie Miller
Application URL

School Notes

  • NAEYC Accredited IL ExceleRate Gold Circle of Excellence
  • Creative Curriculum
  • Spanish Curriculum
  • Music Curriculum
  • P.E. Curriculum
  • Cooking Curriculum
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Penny Lane School?
The acceptance rate of Penny Lane School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What is Penny Lane School's ranking?
Penny Lane School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Penny Lane School?
The application deadline for Penny Lane School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,668 for elementary schools and $19,397 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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