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Papoose Childrens Center

5354 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Located in Oak Lawn, IL, Papoose Childrens Center serves 36 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a suburban setting.
  • Founded in 1962, the school offers co–ed day care and early learning services for children in grades PK through K. The student body includes approximately 42 percent students of color, reflecting diversity within the Oak Lawn community.
  • Papoose Childrens Center has a student–teacher ratio of 36:1 with one teacher on staff, providing care and instruction for its early childhood enrollment.
  • As a suburban early childhood program with no religious affiliation, the school complements other Oak Lawn private options for preschool and kindergarten–aged children.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1962
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Student Body

Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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The application deadline for Papoose Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $12,292 for elementary schools and $18,786 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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