Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten

Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten is a nonsectarian preschool through grade 5 private school located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
The school serves 18 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and employs one teacher.
The student body is approximately 71% students of color, reflecting diversity within this city–based early learning program.
Stair Step Villa offers co–educational programs in a large city community setting.
The school provides educational services primarily for early childhood and elementary grade levels within Chicago's South Shore area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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 Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten located?
Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten is located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in South Shore.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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