Top 3 Best Lake Forest Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,616 students in Lake Forest, IL.
The top ranked private preschools in Lake Forest, IL include Lake Forest Country Day School, East Lake Academy and School Of St. Mary.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
50% of private preschools in Lake Forest, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Lake Forest Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
145 S. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Grades: NS-8
| 406 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
Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1100 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 535-6175
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Montessori School Of Lake Forest
Montessori School Of Lake Forest Photo - Our main West Laurel Drive campus is on over five acres of prairie adjacent to the Middlefork Savanna County Forest Preserve.
Montessori School
13700 W Laurel Dr
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 918-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lake Forest, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Lake Forest, IL include Lake Forest Country Day School, East Lake Academy and School Of St. Mary.
How many private preschools are located in Lake Forest, IL?
6 private preschools are located in Lake Forest, IL.
How diverse are private preschools in Lake Forest, IL?
Lake Forest, IL private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lake Forest, IL?
50% of private preschools in Lake Forest, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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