Top 3 Best Illinois Alternative Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 alternative private preschools serving 1,586 students in Illinois.
The best top ranked alternative private preschools in Illinois include Baker Demonstration School, St. Matthew Lutheran School and Monticello Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is same as the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 93%.
35% of alternative private preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Illinois Alternative Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Baker Demonstration School
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Alternative School
(6)
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Monticello Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
225 E Livingston St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
St. Matthew Lutheran School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
24480 N Old Mchenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Angel Town/a Karrasel Private School
Alternative School (Catholic)
1920 E Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-8203
Grades: PK-1
| 84 students
Cdw At Play Child Care Center
Alternative School
165 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 465-3431
Grades: PK-K
| 145 students
Chance After Chance College Preparatory
Alternative School
(1)
309 North Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-4357
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Alternative School
2001 S Oak St Ste A
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 344-4863
Grades: PK-K
| 186 students
First School
Alternative School
1403 E Oak St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 893-0313
Grades: PK-K
| 165 students
Full Gospel Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3451 W. 175th St.
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 922-1229
Grades: NS-5
| 81 students
The Goddard School In Round Lake
Alternative School
1155 S Amarias Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-1880
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
Kingdom Academy Learning Center
Alternative School
2053 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60645
(872) 208-6556
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
Lifepointe
Alternative School (Christian)
5501 Stearns School Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-2335
Grades: NS
| 34 students
Los Pequenos Angelitos
All-boys | Alternative School
3711 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 735-5827
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
Montessori & Music Center
All-girls | Alternative School
1200 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-7778
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Peter Pan Early Learning Center
Alternative School
24w760 75th St
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 962-3950
Grades: K
| 38 students
Roseland Daycare Center
Alternative School
10624 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 881-1212
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten
Alternative School
6725 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
Grades: PK-5
| 18 students
Tlc Learning Center
Alternative School
2844 Burr Oak Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
17100 69th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-1656
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Illinois?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Illinois include Baker Demonstration School, St. Matthew Lutheran School and Monticello Christian Academy.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Illinois?
20 alternative private preschools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Illinois?
Illinois alternative private preschools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
35% of alternative private preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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