City College of Education, Inc.
1325 Howard St., Evanston, IL 60202 · (773) 242-7050
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 77.51%249 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- −15.7points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #225of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- −3.6points vs 81.13% (424 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #112of 117 ranked nearby
How City College of Education, Inc. graduates do on the CNA exam
77.51% of 249 first-time test-takers from City College of Education, Inc. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 15.7 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #225 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #112 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 81.13% of 424 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 3.6 points year over year.
With 249 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 0.4 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Chicago by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How City College of Education, Inc. stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 77.51%, City College of Education, Inc. is in the bottom quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 249 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 67 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 64 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, about 20 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0987 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 1325 Howard St., Evanston, IL 60202 Cook County |
| Phone | (773) 242-7050 |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Evanston
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| City College of Education-Evanston ANATP | Evanston | same ZIP | — |
| City College of Education-Halsted | Evanston | same ZIP | — |
| City College of Education-Hybrid | Evanston | same ZIP | 89.4% |
| Great Paragon Health Services, Inc. | Chicago | 2 mi | 81.8% |
| Anmut Nursing School | Chicago | 3 mi | — |
| Anmut Nursing School-Hybrid | Chicago | 3 mi | 93.3% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is City College of Education, Inc.'s CNA exam pass rate?
77.51% of 249 first-time test-takers from City College of Education, Inc. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 15.7 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #225 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is City College of Education, Inc. a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0987. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is City College of Education, Inc.'s pass rate going up or down?
Down: 77.51% of 249 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 81.13% of 424 in 2024 (−3.6 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does City College of Education, Inc. compare with CNA programs nearby?
67 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 64 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, about 20 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Evanston?
The closest are City College of Education-Evanston ANATP in Evanston (about 1 mi), City College of Education-Halsted in Evanston (about 1 mi), City College of Education-Hybrid in Evanston (about 1 mi, 89% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.