The Nautilus School in Chicago, IL, enrolls 18 students across kindergarten to 4th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based environment.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 3 full–time teachers.
The student body is composed of approximately 69% students of color, reflecting diversity within the urban community.
As a private school serving early elementary grades, The Nautilus School offers programs in a large city setting.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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 Nautilus School?
The application deadline for The Nautilus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Nautilus School is Ada S. Mckinley-highland School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ the King School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Sports: 7
Nico's Playhouse
Daycare / Preschool
1855 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-0117
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-0117
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 85 students
Beverly Hills Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9356 S Justine St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
(Catholic)
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
All Day Montessori
Montessori School
1819 W 99th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-6356
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-6356
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 103 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Ucan Academy-south
Special Education School
1912 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 70 students
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All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rita Of Cascia High School
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Sports: 7
Beverly Hills Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9356 S Justine St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
(Catholic)
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
St. Barnabas Catholic School
(Catholic)
10121 S Longwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-7711
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-7711
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9833 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-1088
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-1088
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Sports: 7
Nico's Playhouse
Daycare / Preschool
1855 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-0117
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-0117
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 85 students
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
(Catholic)
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
All Day Montessori
Montessori School
1819 W 99th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-6356
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-6356
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 103 students Tuition listed
Beverly Montessori School
Montessori School
9916 S Walden Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-7635
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-7635
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
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Location
Miles
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Joliet, IL 60432
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
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(815) 727-5276
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
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