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The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace

17w642 Butterfield Rd Villa Park, IL 60181

Tel: (630) 576-4740

www.thegardnerschool.com

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 202 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace in Villa Park, IL is a nonsectarian early childhood private school serving students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
The school enrolls 202 students in a suburban community setting, providing co–ed day care and early learning programs.
With a student–teacher ratio of 101:1 and two total teachers, the school serves mostly preschool–aged children.
Approximately 16.7% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
The Gardner School is located near other early childhood and K–12 private schools in the Villa Park suburb, including Bright Horizons and Islamic Foundation School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 202 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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	The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace
Pre-K	183
Kind	19

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Student Body

Total Students

202 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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