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The Childrens Place Learning Academy

2591 Sauk Trail
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

The Childrens Place Learning Academy serves 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.

The student:teacher of The Childrens Place Learning Academy is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 62 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

The Childrens Place Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1905

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

62 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

The Childrens Place Learning Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

View national tuition avg.

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: Truth and Honor
School Mascot: Wild Boars

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Childrens Place Learning Academy cost?

The Childrens Place Learning Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from The Childrens Place Learning Academy?

The Childrens Place Learning Academy famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.

What is The Childrens Place Learning Academy's ranking?

The Childrens Place Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Most AP courses offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The Childrens Place Learning Academy?

The application deadline for The Childrens Place Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 62 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,740 for elementary schools and $19,635 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).