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Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten

6725 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 60649

Tel: (773) 684-2179

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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About the School

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 (2026-27)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten
Pre-K	15
Kind	3

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Student Body

Total Students

18 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

71%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 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).