The Learning Circle serves 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of The Learning Circle is 8:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 The Learning Circle?
The application deadline for The Learning Circle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Learning Circle located?
The Learning Circle is located in the West Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in West Lawn.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Learning Circle is Maria High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary Star Of The Sea School (0.3 miles away)
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(Catholic)
6424 S Kenneth Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 767-6160
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 767-6160
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Teddy Bear Nursery School #3
Daycare / Preschool
6401 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 284-2292
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 284-2292
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
3741 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Los Pequenos Angelitos
Daycare / Preschool
3711 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Queen Of The Universe School
(Catholic)
7130 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 582-4266
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 582-4266
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Acceptance rate listed
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