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Pill Hill Development Center

8802 S Stony Island
Chicago, IL 60617
Located in Chicago, IL, Pill Hill Development Center offers early childhood education for pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, central city setting within the Calumet Heights neighborhood.
The school enrolls 65 students, with 100% students of color, reflecting a diverse early childhood program in the Chicago area.
Pill Hill Development Center has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 65:1 with one teacher serving the entire enrollment.
This early learning program is co鈥揺d and serves families seeking education for children ages pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a central city community.
Pill Hill Development Center ranks among the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity, highlighting its demographic composition compared to statewide peers.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Pill Hill Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
65 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
Tuition Notes
$882.00 per month for 3-5 year olds
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Pill Hill Development Center?
The application deadline for Pill Hill Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pill Hill Development Center located?
Pill Hill Development Center is located in the Calumet Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in Calumet Heights.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 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).

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