Reach Higher Learning Center in Chicago, IL, is a nonsectarian co–ed school serving kindergarten through 7th grade in a large city community.
The school enrolls 28 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by two teachers.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting diversity in an urban private school setting.
Reach Higher Learning Center offers regular elementary and secondary programs within the Chicago city area.
Compared to nearby Chicago private schools, Reach Higher Learning Center has a smaller enrollment and a moderate student–teacher ratio.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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 Reach Higher Learning Center?
The application deadline for Reach Higher Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Reach Higher Learning Center is Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Jerome Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Jerome Catholic School
(Catholic)
2801 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
2301 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
247 W 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy
Alternative School
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
0.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students
St. Therese School West
(Catholic)
2800 S Quinn St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy
Alternative School
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
0.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students
Jane Addams High School
Alternative School
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students
De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus
All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 39
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Jerome Catholic School
(Catholic)
2801 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
2301 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
247 W 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese School West
(Catholic)
2800 S Quinn St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Jerome Catholic School
(Catholic)
2801 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
2301 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
247 W 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese School West
(Catholic)
2800 S Quinn St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 153 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(708) 226-5155
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 226-5155
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(630) 795-8501
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Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5840
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(630) 257-2286
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