La Petite Academy in New Lenox, IL offers early childhood education for preschool through kindergarten in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 119 students with a student–teacher ratio of 119:1, serving a co–ed, nonsectarian program.
Total K–12 enrollment is 24 students, and 18.75% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Nearby early learning options in New Lenox include several preschools and elementary programs within a 2.5–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Petite Academy?
The application deadline for La Petite Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91s
The nearest high school to La Petite Academy is Trinity Services -trinity School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Jude School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Lenox KinderCare (1.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
New Lenox KinderCare ![New Lenox KinderCare Photo - Hanging out with Miss Sarah for Tummy Time!]( "New Lenox KinderCare Photo - Hanging out with Miss Sarah for Tummy Time!")
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
507 E. Illinois Hwy.
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2908
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2908
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Ivy League Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
893 Country Creek Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-6380
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-6380
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 48 students
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Trinity Services -trinity School ![Trinity Services -trinity School Photo - Graduation 2012]( "Trinity Services -trinity School Photo - Graduation 2012")
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
2.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
1800 W Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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