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Ezzard Charles School

7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
Tel: (773) 487-0044
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Ezzard Charles School in Chicago, IL, enrolls 57 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased Montessori program.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 57:1 with one teacher serving all enrolled students.
Located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, Ezzard Charles School serves a student body that is 100% students of color, reflecting high diversity.
As a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the school follows Montessori educational principles for early childhood learners.
Ezzard Charles School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity based on its student population composition.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Ezzard Charles School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color

School Overview

School Type
Montessori School
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1

Student Body

Total Students
57 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)
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When is the application deadline for Ezzard Charles School?
The application deadline for Ezzard Charles School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ezzard Charles School located?
Ezzard Charles School is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Auburn Gresham.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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