St. Jude Educational Initute in Chicago, IL offers early childhood programs for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
The school enrolls 24 udents, including 2 kindergarteners, with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 2 teachers.
The udent body is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Illinois for diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Jude Educational Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 St. Jude Educational Institute?
The application deadline for St. Jude Educational Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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