Near the Pier Development Center
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Chicago, IL
540 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2, Chicago, IL 60611
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In Chicago, Illinois, Near the Pier Development Center is an early childhood program for kindergarten. About 6 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 9 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Kindergarten only
- Students
- 6
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 4 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 9 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of preschool programs in Illinois.
- Compared with 127 preschool programs in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Near the Pier Development Center
What grades does Near the Pier Development Center serve?
Near the Pier Development Center serves kindergarten only.
How many students attend Near the Pier Development Center?
About 6 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Near the Pier Development Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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