Lakeview Development Center Inc in Chicago, IL is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving kindergarten with a total enrollment of 40 students.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 40:1 with one teacher on staff in its city鈥揵ased Ravenswood neighborhood location.
Founded in 1905, Lakeview Development Center Inc is one of the oldest private schools in the Chicago area with a campus size of 50 acres.
Tuition at this Chicago early learning center is $25,000 per year, higher than the local average elementary school tuition.
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting a diverse urban community in this city private kindergarten program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lakeview Development Center Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
40 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
40:1
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 Lakeview Development Center Inc?
The application deadline for Lakeview Development Center Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lakeview Development Center Inc located?
Lakeview Development Center Inc is located in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Lakeview Development Center Inc is Lycee Francais De Chicago (0.5 miles away)
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