The South-East Asia Center (SEAC) is a community-based, educational and social service organization building bridges of understanding and cooperation between peoples of Old and New World cultures.
South East Asia Center's mission is to build bridges of understanding and co-operation amongst all Asian people as well as between peoples of Eastern and Western upbringing.
SEAC's more than 30 staff and over 100 volunteers provide cultural, emotional, and educational aid and social services to over 8,000 of the needy each year.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Southeast Asia Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: VALIANG EDUCATION
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Southeast Asia Center?
The application deadline for Southeast Asia Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Southeast Asia Center located?
Southeast Asia Center is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Uptown.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Southeast Asia Center is Lycee Francais De Chicago (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northside Catholic Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kids Future Day Care Center (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4848 N Sheridan Rd Unit 103
Chicago, IL 60640
(312) 945-7893
Chicago, IL 60640
(312) 945-7893
0.2 miles
Gr: NS | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Christopher House-uptown Dcc
Daycare / Preschool
4701 N. Winthrop Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-4540
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-4540
0.3 miles
Gr: NS | 178 students
Lakeview Development Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1531 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-2223
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-2223
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 40 students Tuition listed
6216 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 271-2008
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 271-2008
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas Of Canterbury School
(Catholic)
5525 N Magnolia Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-8655
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-8655
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students
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