Building Blocks Learning Academy (2026 Profile)

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Building Blocks Learning Academy

1120 W 69th St
Chicago, IL 60621

Building Blocks Learning Academy in Chicago, IL, offers early childhood education for grades PK and K in a nonsectarian, city–based setting located in the Englewood neighborhood.

The school was founded in 2005 and currently enrolls 46 students, serving a fully diverse student body with 100% students of color.

The student–teacher ratio of 46:1, with one teacher supporting all enrolled students in this early learning program.

As a nonsectarian day care and early childhood center, the school provides co–ed learning opportunities within a large urban community environment.

Building Blocks Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student diversity based on state comparison data.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Building Blocks Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

2005

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Building Blocks Learning Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

46:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Building Blocks Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Building Blocks Learning Academy is located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,817 for elementary schools and $19,279 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).