Imani Children's Academy in Chicago, IL, offers a co鈥揺d early childhood program for kindergarten with a total enrollment of 30 students in a city鈥揵ased, nonsectarian setting.
Founded in 1905, the school operates with one teacher and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 30:1.
The school's tuition is $25,000 per year, which is above the Chicago average for elementary private schools.
Imani Children's Academy serves a student body that is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Roseland neighborhood.
Located in the heart of Chicago, the school stands among the oldest private early childhood programs in the area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Imani Children's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 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
30:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Imani Children's Academy?
The application deadline for Imani Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Imani Children's Academy located?
Imani Children's Academy is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Roseland.
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The nearest elementary school is St. Helena Of The Cross (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Academy Assoc (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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