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New Life Christian Academy

5335 W Le Moyne St Chicago, IL 60651

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • New Life Christian Academy in Chicago, IL, enrolls 29 students in pre–kindergarten through first grade within a city community setting.
  • The school offers a Montessori program affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
  • With 7 teachers, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supporting small class sizes.
  • The student body is comprised of 100% students of color, ranking New Life Christian Academy among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
  • This Chicago Montessori school serves early learners in a city–based environment, providing education for children ages PK–1.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

New Life Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for New Life Christian Academy?
The application deadline for New Life Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,804 for elementary schools and $18,643 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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