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)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
New Life Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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