A-Karrasel's mission is to provide the highest quality education and care for children.
Qualified instructors that are empowered to utilize their teaching skills in the most creative and beneficial way possible accomplish this in our safe, nurturing and fun filled environment.
We continually strive to keep current on new educational teaching techniques and trends.
We believe that by providing children with those skills that enrich their social, emotional, physical and cognitive well being, we have given them a foundation for the love of learning and life.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for A-karrasel?
The application deadline for A-karrasel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is A-karrasel located?
A-karrasel is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Avondale.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to A-karrasel is Depaul College Prep (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chicago Jewish Day School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Diversey Day Care (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Diversey Day Care
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Grades: NS-PK | 40 students 0.3 miles 3007 W Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
0.3
NS-PK
40
A-karrasel Enterprises, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 64 students 0.9 miles 5504 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
0.9
NS-PK
64
Grades: 9-12 | 942 students 0.9 miles 3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
0.9
9-12
942
Antonia Pantoja High School
Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 146 students 1 miles 3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
1
10-12
146
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