For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1,291 private daycares & preschools serving 187,163 students in Illinois.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Illinois include Morgan Park Academy, Baker Demonstration School, and Academy Of St. Benedict The African.
The average tuition cost is $7,857, which is lower than the Illinois average tuition cost of $9,568.
53% of private daycares & preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Illinois Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc![The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo]( "The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo")
(Catholic)
9245 Lawndale Ave
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
Grades: NS-8
| 242 students
Academy Of St. Benedict The African![Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!]( "Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!")
(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Grades: NS-8
| 209 students
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
Grades: NS-8
| 422 students
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
The Goddard School Third Lake![The Goddard School Third Lake Photo]( "The Goddard School Third Lake Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
34638 North Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
Grades: PK-K
| 266 students
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Montessori Language Academy![Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work]( "Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work")
Montessori School
314 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Creative Learning Montessori School![Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School]( "Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School")
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 199 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 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
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
501 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-4424
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-4424
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
15w455 79th street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
Grades: NS-5
| 67 students
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
295 N Clinton St
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
1155 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Grades: NS-8
| 468 students
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts![Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.]( "Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.")
(Catholic)
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Alpine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Grades: PK-8
| 45 students
1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Grades: PK-K
| 139 students
Annunciation Of The Bvm School![Annunciation Of The Bvm School Photo - Annunciation has a terrific staff who cultivate a community of learners supported by the teachings of Christ.]( "Annunciation Of The Bvm School Photo - Annunciation has a terrific staff who cultivate a community of learners supported by the teachings of Christ.")
(Catholic)
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Aqsa School
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Grades: PK-12
| 257 students
Aquin Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
1419 S Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-3154
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-3154
Grades: PK-12
| 239 students
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
4600 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Grades: PK-8
| 705 students
Ascension Continuation School![Ascension Continuation School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.]( "Ascension Continuation School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.")
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Grades: NS-12
| 645 students
The Barbereux School
Alternative School
3333 Culver St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Grades: PK-1
| 54 students
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Grades: PK-12
| 364 students
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Grades: NS-8
| 368 students
1550 Modaff Road
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 355-6607
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 355-6607
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
Bethel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
325 East Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 219-6153
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 219-6153
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
(Catholic)
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Grades: PK-12
| 743 students
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Illinois?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Illinois include Morgan Park Academy, Baker Demonstration School, and Academy Of St. Benedict The African.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Illinois?
1,291 private daycares & preschools are located in Illinois.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $7,857, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,568.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Illinois?
Illinois private daycares & preschools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
53% of private daycares & preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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