About the School
- The Nautilus School in Chicago, IL, enrolls 18 students across kindergarten to 4th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based environment.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 3 full–time teachers.
- The student body is composed of approximately 69% students of color, reflecting diversity within the urban community.
- As a private school serving early elementary grades, The Nautilus School offers programs in a large city setting.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Nautilus School?
The application deadline for The Nautilus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to The Nautilus School is Ada S. Mckinley-highland School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ the King School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
1855 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-0117
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9356 S Justine St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
Montessori School
1819 W 99th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-6356
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
1912 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9356 S Justine St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
10121 S Longwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-7711
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
9833 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-1088
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
1855 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-0117
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
Montessori School
1819 W 99th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-6356
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
9916 S Walden Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-7635
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