St. Matthew School Photo

Top 3 Best Champaign Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 1,670 students in Champaign, IL.
The top ranked private preschools in Champaign, IL include Holy Cross Elementary School, Judah Christian School, and St. Matthew School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
36% of private preschools in Champaign, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Champaign Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Holy Cross Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Judah Christian School
Judah Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Grades: PK-12
| 499 students
St. Matthew School
St. Matthew School Photo
(Catholic)
1307 Lincolnshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-4114
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Alternative School
2001 S Oak St Ste A
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 344-4863
Grades: PK-K
| 186 students
Devonshire KinderCare
Devonshire KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
410 Devonshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9000
Grades: NS-PK
| 49 students
Next Generation Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
1201 West WIndsor Rd.
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 356-6398
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool
St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
509 S Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-1714
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Swann Elementary School
Special Education School
2422 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270
Grades: NS
| 30 students
Swann Special Care Ctr-elem/secondary School
Special Education School
2418 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270
Grades: PK
| 15 students
51 Gerty Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3996
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Champaign, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Champaign, IL include Holy Cross Elementary School, Judah Christian School, and St. Matthew School.
How many private preschools are located in Champaign?
11 private preschools are located in Champaign.
How diverse are private preschools in Champaign?
Champaign private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Champaign?
36% of private preschools in Champaign are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Champaign are often viewed compared to one another?

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