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Most Selective Private Preschools in Illinois

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Illinois is 92% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Illinois is Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 75%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Illinois (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education Photo - We are a community for gifted children and their families that cares about the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-12
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Rank: #22.
Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: NS-K
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo - The Lyce Franais de Chicago is a leading international, multilingual school that helps students grow into well-rounded, active citizens of the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rogers Park Montessori School
Rogers Park Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
900 N Franklin St Ste 104
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Islamic Foundation School
(Islamic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Rank: #77.
East Lake Academy
East Lake Academy Photo - Forming tomorrow's leaders through the best academic training, building self-confidence, practicing the Catholic faith and cultivating missionary hearts.
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Chicago Jewish Day School
Chicago Jewish Day School Photo
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 948-8602
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Council Oak Montessori School
Council Oak Montessori School Photo - Team building exercises on the first day of school.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
2204 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-0288
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Science & Arts Academy
Science & Arts Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
The Waldorf School of DuPage
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
30W160 Calumet Ave W
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-9400
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: NS-8
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Grades: PK-12
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Aletheia School
Aletheia School Photo - Aletheia School logo
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Alta Vista Montessori School
Alta Vista Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Baker Demonstration School
Baker Demonstration School Photo - Curiosity captured in the preschool class with hands on learning for our youngest students in a scientific inquiry.
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Clapham School
Clapham School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Morgan Park Academy
Morgan Park Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
North Shore Torah Academy
(Jewish)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Pui Tak Christian School
Pui Tak Christian School Photo - Our Kindergarten goes to the Chinatown Public Library every Friday!
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2301 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
St. Benedict Preparatory School
St. Benedict Preparatory School Photo - Proud to be a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
School Of St. Mary
School Of St. Mary Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
185 E Illinois Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 283-9800
Rank: #2525.
St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: PK-8
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
Rank: #2626.
Christian Heritage Academy
Christian Heritage Academy Photo - CHA students participate in many fine arts opportunities, including visual arts, choirs, band, and theater. #CHAExcel #CHAInspired #GrowYourRootsCHA
(Christian)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: PK-12
315 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Immaculate Conception School - Exchange
Immaculate Conception School - Exchange Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
Prekindergarten - Grade 3: 1431 N. North Park Avenue; Grades 4- 8, Tot Program: 363 W. Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 375-4674
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Metro East Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
4405 State Route 162
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2508
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
New Life Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Universal School
Universal School Photo
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Rank: #3131.
Montessori Habitat
Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: PK-8
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Rank: #3232.
St. Viator Elementary School
St. Viator Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-8
4140 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-2173
Rank: #33 - 5533. - 55.
Bethesda International Academy
Bethesda International Academy Photo - Developing Global Leaders for the 21st Century.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
6803 N Campbell
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
Rank: #33 - 5533. - 55.
Countryside Montessori School
Countryside Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Rank: #33 - 5533. - 55.
Da Vinci Waldorf School
Da Vinci Waldorf School Photo - JPK.MEDIA
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
150 W Bonner Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Illinois average private preschools acceptance rate is 92% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private preschools in Illinois?
The top ranked private preschools in Illinois include Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, Detour 2 Discovery Day School and Lycee Francais De Chicago.

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