Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education
About the School
- Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education in Palatine, IL, serves 33 students in grades 5 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program in a large suburban community.
- Founded in 1959, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 7 teachers on staff to support individualized instruction.
- The school's student body includes 21% students of color, reflecting aspects of diversity within the suburban Palatine area.
- Located on a 56–acre campus, the school offers services focused on special education in a co–educational setting.
- As a specialized education center, it holds membership in other school associations and operates independently of religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Campus Size
56 acres
School Motto
Little City. BIG LIFE.
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education?
The application deadline for Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education is Montessori Academy Of North Hoffman (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kindercare Learning Center - North Schaumburg (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
1200 Freeman Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
110 Hillcrest Blvd.
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 397-0111
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
1200 Freeman Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
2353 Hassell Rd #110, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(630) 283-3221
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Special Education School
909 E Wilmette Rd Ste F
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students
Special Education School
865 E Wilmette Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 889 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Baptist
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
1200 Freeman Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
110 Hillcrest Blvd.
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 397-0111
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
1200 Freeman Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
110 Hillcrest Blvd.
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 397-0111
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(224) 584-5500
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Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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817 Prairie Valley St
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(630) 365-8170
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(630) 365-8170
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Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
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Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
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Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
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Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6600
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6600
9194.2 miles
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(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
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13723 Harmony Rd
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(847) 659-6200
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6200
9194.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 877 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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