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 Facts (2026)
- 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
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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
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.: 82%
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 85%.
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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The nearest elementary school is Southwest Chicago Christian School-oak Lawn (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Papoose Childrens Center (1.6 miles away)
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(773) 568-5794
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(773) 264-5171
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(773) 264-5171
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Southwest Chicago Christian School-oak Lawn
(Calvinist)
10110 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-8550
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-8550
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 191 students
Papoose Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
5354 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1112
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1112
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
St. Gerald School
(Catholic)
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Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-0121
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-0121
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
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(Catholic)
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Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3
Sandbox Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
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(708) 598-8410
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Universal School ![Universal School Photo]( "Universal School Photo")
(Islamic)
7350 W 93rd St
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(708) 599-4100
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
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(708) 598-2700
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Southwest Chicago Christian School-oak Lawn
(Calvinist)
10110 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-8550
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-8550
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St. Gerald School
(Catholic)
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Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-0121
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-0121
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(708) 598-2700
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(708) 422-1112
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1112
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(Catholic)
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(708) 422-0121
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-0121
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(708) 425-1656
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(708) 425-1656
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Daycare / Preschool
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(708) 598-8410
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 598-8410
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 28 students
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(Islamic)
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(708) 599-4100
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(708) 599-4100
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