Spanish Center, Inc. is a co–ed nonsectarian early childhood program located in the central city of Joliet, IL, serving students up to pre–kindergarten with an enrollment of 86.
The school has one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 86:1, reflecting its current instructional staffing structure., Inc.
has a diverse student population, with 91.67% of its students identifying as students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
The program operates without religious affiliation and is situated in a central city community type in Joliet, providing early childhood education in an urban environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Spanish Center, Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spanish Center, Inc.?
The application deadline for Spanish Center, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
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Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
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(815) 744-3500
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(815) 727-4600
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
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311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
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(Baptist)
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(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
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(815) 727-1467
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
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(815) 722-8518
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(815) 722-6626
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(Catholic)
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Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
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(815) 744-3500
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