For the 2024 school year, there are 28 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 6,154 students in Illinois.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Illinois include The Avery Coonley School, Keith Country Day School and St. Matthias School.
The average tuition cost is $18,323, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $7,524.
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 (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School![Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Photo - 2022 Undefeated League Champions!]( "Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Photo - 2022 Undefeated League Champions!")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Grades: NS-8
| 497 students
Chicago Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
1300 W Loyola Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-2662
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-2662
Grades: PK-12
| 371 students
Keith Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Grades: PK-12
| 213 students
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Grades: PK-7
| 99 students
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Grades: PK-12
| 777 students
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
1451 Raymond Drive
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 637-9622
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 637-9622
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
St. Blase Polish Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6101 S 75th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-8772
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
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
Grades: PK-11
| 350 students
4910 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-0999
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-0999
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
30W160 Calumet Ave W
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-9400
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
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Carriers Of Light
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
900 E Geneva Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 949-8232
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 949-8232
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
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
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
The Field School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
931 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Foundations 4 Advancement
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
32 E 34th St
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 248-5926
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 248-5926
Grades: PK-1
| 8 students
French School
Special Program Emphasis
562 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-5800
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-5800
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
German International School Chicago![German International School Chicago Photo - STEAM in Preschool]( "German International School Chicago Photo - STEAM in Preschool")
Special Program Emphasis
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Grades: NS-8
| 170 students
1800 23rd St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 872-5922
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 872-5922
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
St. Sava Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5701 N. Redwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 714-0299
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 714-0299
Grades: PK-7
| 117 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.]( "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
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Grades: PK-9
| 138 students
Urban Prairie![Urban Prairie Photo - 2nd grade class at UPWS]( "Urban Prairie Photo - 2nd grade class at UPWS")
Special Program Emphasis
1220 W. Lexington
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-5337
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-5337
Grades: PK-8
| 125 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 The Avery Coonley School, Keith Country Day School and St. Matthias School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois?
28 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 $18,323, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $7,524.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
Illinois private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
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