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Educationcompanies in Chicago

K-12 schools, continuing education, education services, higher education, early learning and more: the companies building education in Chicago, Illinois, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

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315 company profiles8 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent education business events in Chicago

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 347 education companies in Chicago, last 24 months: 1 funding round · 1 M&A deals. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Feb 2026.

FundingRecapitalization

CST Academy

Monroe Capital led the debt financing and made an equity co-investment to support the majority recapitalization of CST Academy (CSTA) by Golden Bear Partners.

Investors Monroe capital
Healthcare
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquires Adtalem global education

Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new stake in the shares of Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NASDAQ:ATGE), as disclosed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).…

Education companies in Chicago, by funding and team

Few education companies in Chicago, Illinois publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 315 active companies.

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Online platform offering e-learning services

Education ngos
US$5.62mSeries A · Oct 2025
46-7% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2025

Provides consulting, training, security and risk management services

Continuing education centres
US$150kSeed · Oct 2015
124LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Provider of martial arts instruction for all ages and abilities in multiple locations

Continuing education chains
US$150kSeed · Aug 2016
20LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Operator of a kids gymnasium created to provide fitness courses to children

Continuing education chains
US$100kSeed · Jun 2017
82-35% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Provider of support services to help students pay for post-secondary education

Asset management
US$88kSeed · Nov 2012
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked

NGO offering multiple engineering based programs

Education ngos
US$50kSeed · Jul 2014
52+9% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2025

NGO offering multiple educational & support programs for girls

Education ngos
US$50kSeed · Jun 2015
19+15% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

NPO offering AI based student engagement portal

Education ngos
US$20kSeed · Nov 2022
29LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

K-12 school

K-12 schools
—None recorded
38,676+8% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
189 yr1837
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Network of higher education institutes

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
5,638-25% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
53 yr1973
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
6,725recorded
Fee-for-service
136 yr1890
—No postings tracked

University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
4,048-18% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Fee-for-service
128 yr1898
0none in 3 months

College offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
3,640recorded
Fee-for-service
128 yr1898
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) is a nonprofit, private university devoted exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral and health sciences.

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
2,985recorded
Fee-for-service
—
—No postings tracked

Since 1886, Moody Bible Institute has been preparing students for ministry, with a combination of biblical knowledge and ministry experience.

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
2,935recorded
Fee-for-service
—
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Provider of arts courses

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
4-3% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
23 yr2003
0none in 3 months

Founded in 1859, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law advances the understanding of law and produces graduates prepared to excel in a rapidly changing world.

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
645+2,674% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
120 yr1906
—No postings tracked

Education

K-12 schools
—None recorded
611LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
—
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

College offering multiple courses across multiple streams

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
1,383-2% 12 mo to Dec 2019recorded Dec 2019
Donations / Fee-for-service
27 yr1999
—No postings tracked

University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
1,204recorded
Fee-for-service
159 yr1867
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

College offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
1,104-5% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
Fee-for-service
136 yr1890
0none in 3 months

Founded in 1950 and based in Chicago, IES Abroad has provided more than 120,000 U.S.

Educational support services
—None recorded
1,004+19% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
—
—No postings tracked

Colleges & Universities

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
960recorded
Fee-for-service
—
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of childcare services from infancy through elementary school

Early education & child care chains
—None recorded
910+78% 12 mo to Dec 2020recorded Dec 2020
Fee-for-service
44 yr1982
0none in 3 months

Founded in 1933, the American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of 30,000 healthcare executives who lead our nation's hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare organizations.

Higher education institutions
—None recorded
780+13% vs previous recordrecorded
Advertising / Sponsorship
113 yr1913
—No postings tracked
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Explore education companies in Chicago by what you are looking for

Find top education companies in Chicago across schools, higher education, and learning services. Explore education startups in Chicago and companies hiring in education.

9 ways to explore education in Chicago

K-12 schools & education providersContinuing education & adult learningEducational support & student servicesHigher education institutionsEarly education & child careAfterschool programs & tutoring

K-12 schools & education providers

K-12 schools, charter schools, and providers serving school-age learners.

  1. Chicago Public Schools

    K-12 school

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  2. Prairie State College

    Education

    K-12 schools
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  3. Francis W. Parker School

    Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

    K-12 schools
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  4. acero schools

    Acero Schools is a company that runs public schools with faculty and staff that prepare students for success.

    K-12 schools
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  5. Saint Ignatius College Prep

    Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.

    K-12 schools
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Continuing education & adult learning

Training and continuing education providers for adults and professionals.

  1. Silver Star Protection

    Provides consulting, training, security and risk management services

    Continuing education centres
    See in list
  2. Tricoci University of Beauty Culture

    To develop the very best beauty professionals, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture has transformed the approach to beauty education.

    Continuing education centres
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  3. ASCM

    Provides education, training, certification, and resources for supply chain management and transformation

    Continuing education centres
    See in list
  4. ACGME

    Accreditor of US graduate medical education programs

    Continuing education centres
    See in list
  5. Foss Swim School

    Provider of swimming training services

    Continuing education centres
70 companies in ChicagoAll 2,106 continuing education centres companies in United States →

Educational support & student services

Organizations providing support, admissions, and services for students.

  1. Silver Star Protection

    Provides consulting, training, security and risk management services

    Continuing education centres
    See in list
  2. Education Equity

    Provider of support services to help students pay for post-secondary education

    Asset management
    See in list
  3. GirlForward

    NGO offering multiple educational & support programs for girls

    Education ngos
    See in list
  4. The AI Education Project

    NPO offering AI based student engagement portal

    Education ngos
    See in list
  5. IES Abroad

    Founded in 1950 and based in Chicago, IES Abroad has provided more than 120,000 U.S.

    Educational support services
    See in list
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Higher education institutions

Colleges, universities, and higher education organizations.

  1. Adtalem Global Education

    Network of higher education institutes

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  2. Illinois Tech

    University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  3. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

    Founded in 1979, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) is a nonprofit, private university devoted exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral and health sciences.

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  4. Northwestern University School of Law

    Founded in 1859, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law advances the understanding of law and produces graduates prepared to excel in a rapidly changing world.

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  5. National-Louis University

    Colleges & Universities

    Higher education institutions
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Early education & child care

Early childhood education, child care, and preschool providers.

  1. Creme de la Creme

    Provider of childcare services from infancy through elementary school

    Early education & child care chains
    See in list
  2. Premier Early Childhood Education Partners

    Provider of high-quality child care and early education services

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  3. Blue Bird Day

    Blue Bird Day is an intensive pediatric therapy program designed to foster socialization, sensory regulation and academic learning in children ages 2-9 in therapeutic rotations that simulate a preschool and kindergarten setting.

    Early education & child care centres
  4. Catherine Cook

    The Catherine Cook School is a Chicago independent preparatory school serving preschool through eighth grade.

    Early education & child care centres
  5. Behavioral Perspective

    Our mission is to provide top quality service, support, and empowerment to individuals striving to reach their full potential.

    Early education & child care centres
22 companies in Chicago

Afterschool programs & tutoring

Education providers offering enrichment, tutoring, and learning programs.

  1. Academic Approach

    Provider of personalized instruction for test preparation and academic subject tutoring

    Academic tutoring
  2. CASEL

    Provider of academic, social, and emotional based learning programs

    Afterschool programs
  3. Apollo Afterschool

    Provider of extended day programs offering enrichment and academic support

    Afterschool programs
  4. Chicagochildrenstheatre

    Provider of professional children's theatre productions and educational programs

    Afterschool programs
  5. kids science labs

    Kids Science Labs conducts and manages accelerated scientific learning programs, summer camps, field trips, and science classes for children

    Afterschool programs
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Public education companies in Chicago

Education companies that are publicly listed.

  1. Adtalem Global Education

    Network of higher education institutes

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  2. Digitalyouthnetwork

    Developer of learning systems connecting youth to opportunities

    Educational support services
  3. ACA Summer

    Provider of pre-college summer enrichment programs with academic and cultural activities

    Educational support services
  4. Chicdt

    Provider of dance training, performances, and community programs

    Afterschool programs
4 companies in Chicago

Education startups in Chicago

Newer education companies developing learning and student services.

  1. IRMI

    Provider of risk management and insurance information, education, and training

    Continuing education centres
  2. High Finance Institute

    Provider of investment banking case competitions and finance career resources

    Continuing education centres
  3. Fretzin

    LEGAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    Continuing education chains
  4. Cuppycakesearlylearning

    Chains providing early childhood education incorporating mindfulness and emotional development

    Early education & child care centres
  5. Pay For Online Classes

    Provider of online course, exam, test, and homework completion services

    Academic tutoring
11 companies in Chicago

Education companies hiring in Chicago

Education businesses with hiring activity in Chicago.

  1. TeleTeachers

    Online platform offering e-learning services

    Education ngos
    See in list
  2. Silver Star Protection

    Provides consulting, training, security and risk management services

    Continuing education centres
    See in list
  3. Ultimate Ninjas

    Operator of a kids gymnasium created to provide fitness courses to children

    Continuing education chains
    See in list
  4. Project SYNCERE

    NGO offering multiple engineering based programs

    Education ngos
    See in list
  5. The AI Education Project

    NPO offering AI based student engagement portal

    Education ngos
    See in list
35 companies in Chicago
Mobile reach

Top 6 education apps from Chicago

The most-installed Android apps published by education companies headquartered in Chicago — 28K installs between them. 6 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

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1
Installs9K
Rating3.8615 ratings
Last updatedAug 2025
Legal entityThe University of Illinois At Chicagodeclared on Google Play
UIC SAFE screenshot 1UIC SAFE screenshot 2UIC SAFE screenshot 3UIC SAFE screenshot 4
2
Installs9K
Rating4.111 ratings
Last updatedJul 2024
Legal entityThe University of Chicagodeclared on Google Play
UChicago Safe screenshot 1UChicago Safe screenshot 2UChicago Safe screenshot 3UChicago Safe screenshot 4UChicago Safe screenshot 5UChicago Safe screenshot 6
4
Installs1K
Rating—
Last updatedMar 2026
Legal entityCovista Inc.declared on Google Play
Covista Safe screenshot 1Covista Safe screenshot 2Covista Safe screenshot 3Covista Safe screenshot 4Covista Safe screenshot 5Covista Safe screenshot 6
6

aiEDU The AI Education Project

by The AI Education Project

Installs132
Rating—
Last updatedJun 2026
Legal entityMighty Software, Inc.declared on Google Play
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Capital & corporate activity

Education funding and M&A across the United States

474 recorded equity rounds have gone to 29,203 education companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Chicago compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months9

US$230.70m

equity rounds, last 24 months33

US$432.57m

raised over five yearsUS$1.55bn

180 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Chicago1

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into education in the United States

amount rounds
$11m201819
$114m201922
$162m202029
$541m202147
$262m202249
$156m202327
$189m202427
$177m202521
$231m20269

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$540.83m across 47 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

SeedUS$123.64m106 rounds · median US$538k
Series AUS$474.53m44 rounds · median US$7.60m
Series BUS$281.64m13 rounds · median US$19.19m
Series CUS$244.57m5 rounds · median US$50.00m
Series D+US$382.15m3 rounds · median US$30.00m
Private equityUS$48.00m9 rounds · median US$24.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Educational support servicesUS$574.52m45 rounds · 37 companies
Continuing education centresUS$282.46m31 rounds · 24 companies
Early education & child care centresUS$168.10m16 rounds · 11 companies
K-12 schoolsUS$158.54m11 rounds · 7 companies
Early education & child care chainsUS$82.50m5 rounds · 2 companies
Afterschool programsUS$66.22m16 rounds · 12 companies
Higher education institutionsUS$63.71m10 rounds · 9 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Chicago

1Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C.1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Adtalem global education1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Education funding in Chicago

8 education companies in Chicago have recorded equity funding, US$6.23m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Chicago

Meet the people behind education companies in Chicago. 38 of 315 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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