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The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace

17w642 Butterfield Rd Villa Park, IL 60181

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace in Villa Park, IL is a nonsectarian early childhood private school serving students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
  • The school enrolls 202 students in a suburban community setting, providing co–ed day care and early learning programs.
  • With a student–teacher ratio of 101:1 and two total teachers, the school serves mostly preschool–aged children.
  • Approximately 16.7% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
  • The Gardner School is located near other early childhood and K–12 private schools in the Villa Park suburb, including Bright Horizons and Islamic Foundation School.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace?
The application deadline for The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,515 for elementary schools and $14,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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