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Penny Lane School

10255 Ridgeland Ave Ste C Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Tel: (708) 425-4233
www.pennylaneschools.com
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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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About the 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 Facts (26-27)

  • 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

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradePenny Lane School
Nursery183
Pre-K60
Kind12
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Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
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Student Body

Total Students
255 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
20 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

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.: 85%
Admissions Director
Laura Allison/Jackie Miller

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School Notes

  • NAEYC Accredited IL ExceleRate Gold Circle of Excellence
  • Creative Curriculum
  • Spanish Curriculum
  • Music Curriculum
  • P.E. Curriculum
  • Cooking Curriculum
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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 89%.
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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