For the 2025 school year, there are 249 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 67,669 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois include Academy Of St. Benedict The African, Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, and Ascension Continuation School.
The average tuition cost is $5,983, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $8,015.
Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois (2025)
School
Location
Grades
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
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: PK-8
| 487 students
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts![Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo]( "Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo")
(Catholic)
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Grades: PK-8
| 525 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
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
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
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School![Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Frances Xavier Warde School
(Catholic)
120 S Desplaines Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 268-2544
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 268-2544
Grades: PK-8
| 845 students
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Holy Cross Elementary School![Holy Cross Elementary School Photo]( "Holy Cross Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
4407 Highcrest Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
504 Fountains Pkwy
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 628-7395
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 628-7395
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Immaculate Conception![Immaculate Conception Photo - Mr. Kish welcomes students on the first day.]( "Immaculate Conception Photo - Mr. Kish welcomes students on the first day.")
(Catholic)
321 S Metter Avenue
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5353
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5353
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
1431 N North Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
132 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
505 E North Street
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4111
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4111
Grades: PK-8
| 140 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
115 N B St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-6037
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-6037
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Prekindergarten - Grade 3: 1431 N. North Park Avenue; Grades 4- 8, Tot Program: 363 W. Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Jordan Catholic School![Jordan Catholic School Photo]( "Jordan Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2901 24th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-7366
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-7366
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Marquette Academy
(Catholic)
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Grades: PK-12
| 353 students
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
1405 N Richmond Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
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