Located in Chicago, IL, Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi enrolls 24 students in a nonsectarian early childhood program serving grades PK through K in an urban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with two teachers serving its total enrollment.
Approximately 20% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting aspects of local diversity.
Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi operates as a co–educational early childhood day care in a large city community.
The school offers programming exclusively for preschool and kindergarten students within Chicago's private early learning landscape.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi?
The application deadline for Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi is Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Helen School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Guidepost Montessori at Wicker Park (0.4 miles away)
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Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library]( "Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library")
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guidepost Montessori at Wicker Park
Montessori School
1530 N Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School ![Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo]( "Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo")
Alternative School
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
0.6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1802 N Fairfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students
St. Helen School
(Catholic)
2347 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library]( "Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library")
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School ![Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo]( "Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo")
Alternative School
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
0.6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ucan Academy
Special Education School
3110 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Helen School
(Catholic)
2347 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Of The Angels School ![St. Mary Of The Angels School Photo]( "St. Mary Of The Angels School Photo")
(Catholic)
1810 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-0119
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-0119
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students
New Life Academy
(Christian)
2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Near North Montessori ![Near North Montessori Photo - An engaged learner in our Primary Class for children ages 3 years to 6 years, is receiving a lesson with a Montessori material known as the brown stair. The brown stair helps children develop their awareness of size differences]( "Near North Montessori Photo - An engaged learner in our Primary Class for children ages 3 years to 6 years, is receiving a lesson with a Montessori material known as the brown stair. The brown stair helps children develop their awareness of size differences")
Montessori School
1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 504 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Guidepost Montessori at Wicker Park
Montessori School
1530 N Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K
Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1802 N Fairfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students
St. Helen School
(Catholic)
2347 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Of The Angels School ![St. Mary Of The Angels School Photo]( "St. Mary Of The Angels School Photo")
(Catholic)
1810 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-0119
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-0119
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students
New Life Academy
(Christian)
2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Lisle Jr High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5207 Center Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8200
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8200
9197.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Greenfield Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
9197.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Goodrich Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3450 Hobson Rd
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6100
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6100
9197.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-6211
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-6211
9197.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Wood View Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 Winston Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-0185
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-0185
9197.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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