Near the Pier Development Center
540 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2, Chicago, IL 60611Open, per Google (checked Oct 2, 2026)
Near the Pier Development Center is an early childhood private school in Chicago, IL teaching grades K.
School facts
- Grades
- K
- Teachers
- 1
- Student body
- Coeducational
- Program
- Early childhood
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- Setting
- City
These are the numbers the school gave the U.S. Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year, published in July 2026. The survey counts students in kindergarten to grade 12, not pre-K. Enrollment and staffing move every year, so ask the school for today’s figures. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
Near the Pier Development Center tuition
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Tuition at nearby private schools
| School | Published tuition | Year | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Latin School of Chicago | $44,585 | 2026-27 | 1.5 |
| Catherine Cook School | $38,250 to $39,900 | 2026-27 | 1.5 |
Each figure was read on that school's own website and is linked on its page. Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band.
Other private schools nearby
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile | K-6 | 150 | <1 |
| Gems World Academy Chicago | PreK-12 | 196 | <1 |
| Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed NFP | K-10 | 35 | 1 |
| Chicago Prep Elearning & Elite Sports Academy | 10-12 | 13 | 1 |
| The Latin School of Chicago | K-4 | 371 | 1 |
| Catherine Cook School | PreK-8 | 405 | 1 |
| Latin School of Chicago Upper | 5-12 | 806 | 2 |
| South Loop Montessori School | PreK-2 | 40 | 2 |
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