Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute
6707 North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 · (708) 848-1700
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
- 66.67%15 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- −26.6points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #232of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- ±0.0points vs 66.67% (27 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #116of 117 ranked nearby
How Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute graduates do on the CNA exam
66.67% of 15 first-time test-takers from Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 26.6 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #232 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #116 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 66.67% of 27 first-time testers passed, so the rate held steady year over year.
With 15 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 6.7 points, so treat small differences with care. 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 Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 66.67%, Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute is in the bottom quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 15 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 82 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 81 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 7175 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 6707 North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Cook County |
| Phone | (708) 848-1700 |
| 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 Oak Park
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park and River Forest High School | Oak Park | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Dominican University-Cristo Rey San Martin | River Forest | 2 mi | 69.2% |
| Dominican University-Paulina | River Forest | 2 mi | 81.0% |
| Dominican University-River Forest | River Forest | 2 mi | — |
| Scott School of Careers-Hybrid - Chicago | Chicago | 2 mi | 80.5% |
| Loyola University Medical Center | Maywood | 3 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute's CNA exam pass rate?
66.67% of 15 first-time test-takers from Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 26.6 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #232 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute 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 7175. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute's pass rate going up or down?
Steady: 66.67% of 15 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 66.67% of 27 in 2024 (±0.0 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 Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute compare with CNA programs nearby?
82 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 81 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 Oak Park?
The closest are Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park (about 1 mi, 100% pass rate), Dominican University-Cristo Rey San Martin in River Forest (about 2 mi, 69% pass rate), Dominican University-Paulina in River Forest (about 2 mi, 81% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.