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Top 10 Best Illinois Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 23 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 5,084 students in Illinois.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Illinois include Lycee Francais De Chicago, Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, and Science & Arts Academy.
The average tuition cost is $21,360, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $7,842.
43% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Illinois Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
German International School Chicago
German International School Chicago Photo - Hooray for 8th Grade Graduates
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Bennett Day School
Bennett Day School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Grades: PK-12
| 364 students
Chicago Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
1300 W Loyola Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-2371
Grades: PK-12
| 279 students
Daystar Academy
Daystar Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Grades: PK-12
| 301 students
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)
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Grades: PK-12
| 777 students
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)
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Quest Academy
Quest Academy Photo - Home of the Knights!
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
St. Blase Polish Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6101 S 75th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-8772
Grades: PK-12
| 817 students
St. Fabian's Educational Center
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
7450 W 83rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
Grades: PK-11
| 350 students
Science & Arts Academy
Science & Arts Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
The Waldorf School of DuPage
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
30W160 Calumet Ave W
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-9400
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
Betel Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Coram Deo Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
Da Vinci Waldorf School
Da Vinci Waldorf School Photo - JPK.MEDIA
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
150 W Bonner Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
The Einstein Academy
The Einstein Academy Photo - Fun with science!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Grades: PK-12
| 94 students
Elite Scholars Steam Academy
Special Program Emphasis
323 Benedictine Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
French School
Special Program Emphasis
562 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-5800
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Higher Heights Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1647 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 898-2001
Grades: PK-6
| 15 students
Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1207 E Lincoln Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
Grades: PK-6
| 17 students
Maywood Margery Daw Day Care
Special Program Emphasis
500 S 4th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 343-8466
Grades: PK-5
| 25 students
St. Albert The Great School
St. Albert The Great School Photo - https://satgschool.com/book-a-tour
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(2)
5535 West State Road
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 424-7757
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Solomon Schechter Day School
Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois include Lycee Francais De Chicago, Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, and Science & Arts Academy.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois?
23 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois.
How much do private preschools with special program emphasis cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $21,360, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $7,842.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
Illinois private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
43% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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