Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten
About the School
- Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten serves 24 students in grades Kindergarten.
- The student:teacher of Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Motto
The Best in Child Care Since 1994
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$320 per week (5 days) for Preschool
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten located?
Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Irving Park.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten is Depaul College Prep (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chicago Jewish Day School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spark Montessori (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
4326 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students
Catholic
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
4219 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
4219 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
4437 N Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-6576
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students
Catholic
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
4437 N Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-6576
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
4326 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students
Catholic
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
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1800 Briarcliffe Blvd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
9200.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blair Ln
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340
9200.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Gladstone Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
9200.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1324 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
9200.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 Lincoln St
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
9200.5 miles
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