The average private preschool acceptance rate in Illinois is 86% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Illinois is Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10%
75%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 39%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Illinois (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-12
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Grades: PK-8
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: PK-8
255 Flagstaff Lane
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 885-7702
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 885-7702
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Beardstown Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Calvary Baptist Academy![Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy]( "Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Danville Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-11
428 N Walnut St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-1579
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-1579
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-K
801 S. Arbor Vitae
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
132 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
6711 N Sheridan Rd Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 743-4744
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 743-4744
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Palatine KinderCare![Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!]( "Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-PK
929 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Pixie & Dixie Day Care Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
199 S Addison Rd Unit 100
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 329-0629
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 329-0629
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Queen Of Martyrs Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
3550 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60655
(708) 422-1540
Chicago, IL 60655
(708) 422-1540
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
422 S Washington St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
247 W 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
Rank: #2121.
Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: NS-K
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Rank: #2222.
King's Kids/south Side Mission
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: PK-K
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Rank: #2323.
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-10
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
900 N Franklin St Ste 104
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Rank: #2929.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Rank: #3030.
Northeastern Il Univ Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: NS-PK
5500 N Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 442-4540
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 442-4540
Rank: #3131.
Chicago State Univ Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS
9501 S King Drive # 101
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-2556
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-2556
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Chicago Jewish Day School![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 948-8602
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 948-8602
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Council Oak Montessori School![Council Oak Montessori School Photo - Team building exercises on the first day of school.]( "Council Oak Montessori School Photo - Team building exercises on the first day of school.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
St. Barnabas Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
10121 S Longwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-7711
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-7711
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Illinois average private preschools acceptance rate is 86% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Illinois?
The top ranked private preschools in Illinois include Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, The Avery Coonley School and St. Hubert School.
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