Nurturing the healthy social, academic, physical, & spiritual development of Chicago children/youth
Little Learners Academy features an enriched preschool curriculum funded by the State's Preschool For All program, day care subsidies, and parent fees. Holy Family School, a K-8 school, seeks to open the doors of private education to Chicago families normally closed out of this option due to the high tuition charged. Tuition at HFS is $2250 to $3250 per year for the first child in the family, less for siblings. Programs are open to all Chicago children “first come, first served” regardless of race, ethnicity, previous academic achievement, or religious affiliation. Holy Family School grads go on to private high schools, high performing charters, boarding schools and selective public schools. For the last three years, HFS' all-school average has been better than the national median on a national, percentile-ranked test in both English Language Arts and Math.
Keywords: Holy Family Ministries, After school programs, Children's programs, Private schools, Preschools, Economically-disadvantaged children, Volunteer programs, Tutoring programs, Holy Family School, Little Learners Academy, Adventures In Learning, Mentoring programs, Nonprofit organizations, Youth-serving organizations
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Holy Family's K-8 school has been operating since 1985. Holy Family Ministries received its 501(c)3 status from the IRS in 1999.
What is your primary product or service?
Education! Preschool (Little Learners Academy), elementary/middle (Holy Family School), after school enrichment (Visions After School), and summer learning-focused day camp (Adventures in Learning)
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Holy Family School graduates are enrolled in high-performing high schools. Tuition is low as compared with other private elementary schools in Chicago.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location, in the Homan Square campus in North Lawndale.