Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Uic Children's Center-ii
About the School
- Uic Children's Center–ii in Chicago, IL, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 43 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a central city community.
- The co–ed school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 3 teachers supporting its early learning curriculum.
- Located in the Near West Side neighborhood, the center is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- The school enrolls a diverse student body with approximately 87% of students representing various ethnic backgrounds.
- The campus occupies a 50–acre site within Chicago's urban setting.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Uic Children's Center-ii?
The application deadline for Uic Children's Center-ii is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Uic Children's Center-ii located?
Uic Children's Center-ii is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Near West Side.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Uic Children's Center-ii is Chicago Lighthouse (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Children Of Peace (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 102 students
Special Education School
1939 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 491-4110
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1076 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-5900
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
Alternative School
2532 W Warren Blvd Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 102 students
Special Education School
1939 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 491-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
2150 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 942-6501
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Quick Facts
Taft Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1605 S Washington St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0408
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0408
9194.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Bernard J Ward Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Recreation Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 972-9200
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 972-9200
9195.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lisle Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Westview Ln
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
9195.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-1600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-1600
9195.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Glenbard West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
9195.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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