Yachad Kids Academy

701 W Aptakisic Rd Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
www.yachadacademy.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Yachad Kids Academy in Buffalo Grove, IL, serves 62 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
  • The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 12 teachers supporting early childhood education and day care programs.
  • Yachad Kids Academy offers a Jewish–oriented, nonsectarian early learning program affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  • Approximately 15% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
  • As a suburban early childhood program, Yachad Kids Academy operates near other private preschools and kindergartens within 2 miles of Buffalo Grove.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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The application deadline for Yachad Kids Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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