Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning serves 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning is 70:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning?
The application deadline for Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning located?
Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning is located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Gage Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning is Maria High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Gall Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Los Pequenos Angelitos (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5515 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 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 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
3741 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Simon The Apostle
(Catholic)
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Maria High School ![Maria High School Photo]( "Maria High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maria High School ![Maria High School Photo]( "Maria High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Acceptance rate listed
Misericordia South
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Charter School Academy
(Christian)
6014 SOUTH RACINE
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition 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
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5515 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3741 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Simon The Apostle
(Catholic)
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Nativity Bvm Elementary School
(Catholic)
6820 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-4600
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-4600
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 101 students
Misericordia South
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Los Pequenos Angelitos
Daycare / Preschool
3711 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
3741 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Simon The Apostle
(Catholic)
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Nativity Bvm Elementary School
(Catholic)
6820 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-4600
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-4600
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 101 students
Teddy Bear Nursery School #3
Daycare / Preschool
6401 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 284-2292
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 284-2292
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
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150 N Schmidt Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-9300
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-9300
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Romeoville, IL 60446
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Romeoville, IL 60446
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(815) 727-6740
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(815) 727-6740
9188.4 miles
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Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-1800
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