Teddy Bear Nursery School #3

Teddy Bear Nursery School #3 in Chicago, IL enrolls 57 students in a nonsectarian early childhood program serving grades PK through K.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with six total teachers in a large city community setting.
Founded in 1973, the school is located in the West Lawn neighborhood and reflects a student body that is 88% students of color.
#3 offers co–ed early learning programs designed for families seeking preschool and kindergarten education in Chicago.
Nearby Chicago private preschools and early childhood centers offer varying enrollment sizes and student–teacher ratios, with #3 positioned as a small city–based program.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1973

Student Body

Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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 Teddy Bear Nursery School #3?
The application deadline for Teddy Bear Nursery School #3 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Teddy Bear Nursery School #3 located?
Teddy Bear Nursery School #3 is located in the West Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in West Lawn.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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