Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy (2026 Profile)

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Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy

718 S Independence Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624

Tel: (773) 457-1588

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Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy in Chicago, IL, offers early childhood programs for preschool and kindergarten students in a cityâ€“based setting.

The school enrolls 29 students with one teacher, resulting in a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 29:1.

This coâ€“educational Baptistâ€“affiliated academy is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood and is associated with other religious school organizations.

Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy has a student body comprised entirely of students of color, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity.

The school is situated in a large city community and serves families seeking a faithâ€“based early learning program in Chicago.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 29 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

29 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.:

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 Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy?

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

In what neighborhood is Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy located?

Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Garfield Park.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 29 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 $13,987 for elementary schools and $19,819 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).