Top 10 Best Lake County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 93 private preschools serving 9,407 students in Lake County, IL.
The best top ranked private preschools in Lake County, IL include St. Joseph Catholic School, St. Gilbert School and School Of St. Mary.
The average tuition cost is $7,383, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $7,416.
33% of private preschools in Lake County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Lake County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Goddard School Third Lake
The Goddard School Third Lake Photo
Daycare / Preschool
34638 North Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
Grades: PK-K
| 140 students
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
501 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-4424
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
Alta Vista Montessori School
Alta Vista Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Grades: PK-K
| 139 students
East Lake Academy
East Lake Academy Photo - Forming tomorrow's leaders through the best academic training, building self-confidence, practicing the Catholic faith and cultivating missionary hearts.
(Catholic)
(4)
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Forest Bluff School
Forest Bluff School Photo
Montessori School
(14)
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Grades: NS-8
| 145 students
Frassati Catholic Academy
Frassati Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
316 W Mill St
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6311
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Hellenic American Academy
Hellenic American Academy Photo
(2)
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
Grades: NS-8
| 194 students
145 S. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Grades: NS-8
| 406 students
Lions Math And Science Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(3)
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Grades: PK-7
| 99 students
Prince Of Peace School
(Catholic)
(3)
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Grades: NS-8
| 270 students
St. Anastasia School
St. Anastasia School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
629 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
Grades: NS-8
| 295 students
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
11 South Buesching Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7921
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
St. Gilbert School
St. Gilbert School Photo
(Catholic)
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
221 Park Pl
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-0730
Grades: PK-8
| 436 students
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
50 N Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-6270
Grades: PK-8
| 355 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
School Of St. Mary
School Of St. Mary Photo
(Catholic)
185 E Illinois Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-0371
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
School Of St. Mary Primary Center
(Catholic)
900 W Everett Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 582-2526
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Grades: PK-12
| students
Torah Academy of Buffalo Grove
(Jewish)
(1)
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
A Village Green Montessori
Montessori School
125 W Church St
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 281-9911
Grades: PK-K
| 103 students
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy Photo
All-girls (Christian)
(3)
3601 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-8147
Grades: PK-10
| 60 students
Atonement Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
909 E Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-6360
Grades: PK-K
| 154 students
Bright Beginnings Montessori School
Montessori School
620 Mullady Pkwy
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-9505
Grades: K
| 8 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
21955 W Field Pkwy
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 719-2070
Grades: PK-K
| 193 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1 Corporate Dr
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 307-4055
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1411 S White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 578-1111
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
Bright Horizons at Kemper Lakes
Daycare / Preschool
One Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 726-3410
Grades: NS-K
| 130 students
Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
5 Parkway N
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-0980
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
Bright Horizons Of Libertyville
Daycare / Preschool
600 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 523-1874
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Brookhaven KinderCare
Brookhaven KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
4574 Brookhaven Rd.
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 360-1122
Grades: NS-PK
| 80 students
Buffalo Grove KinderCare
Buffalo Grove KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
651 Deerfield Pkwy
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-6995
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Buffalo Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
950 Ellen Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-8111
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
Cdw At Play Child Care Center
Alternative School
165 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 465-3431
Grades: PK-K
| 145 students
Center Street KinderCare
Center Street KinderCare Photo - Our curriculum provides children under the age of 2 the support they need to learn and grow in a safe, nuturing environment
Daycare / Preschool
130 South Atkinson Rd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9188
Grades: NS-PK
| students
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Lake County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 Wilmot Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-7581
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
Etc Preschool-lake Zurich (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
235 Quentin Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-6733
Grades: K-1
| 70 students
32470 Harris Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-0002
Grades: 7-9
| 17 students
900 Saint Peter St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-0037
Grades: NS-8
| 138 students
101 S Beck Rd.
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-4282
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lake County, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Lake County, IL include St. Joseph Catholic School, St. Gilbert School and School Of St. Mary.
How many private preschools are located in Lake County, IL?
93 private preschools are located in Lake County, IL.
How much do private preschools cost in Lake County, IL?
The average tuition cost is $7,383, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $7,416.
How diverse are private preschools in Lake County, IL?
Lake County, IL private preschools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lake County, IL?
33% of private preschools in Lake County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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