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St. Jude Educational Institute

2219 E 79th St Chicago, IL 60649

Tel: (773) 978-1938

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Jude Educational Initute in Chicago, IL offers early childhood programs for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school enrolls 24 udents, including 2 kindergarteners, with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 2 teachers.
The udent body is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Illinois for diversity.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Jude Educational Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Jude Educational Institute
Pre-K	22
Kind	2

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Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The application deadline for St. Jude Educational Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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