St. Therese Chinese Catholic School Photo

Most Selective Private Preschools in Illinois

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.
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education Photo - We are a community for gifted children and their families that cares about the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-12
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Rank: #22.
The Avery Coonley School
The Avery Coonley School Photo - 'Gathering' is a tradition at ACS where students in Groups 1-8, faculty, and staff come together as a community to participate in various activities such as watching a performance, interacting with a presentation, and more.
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Grades: PK-8
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Rank: #33.
St. Hubert School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: PK-8
255 Flagstaff Lane
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 885-7702
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Ancona School
Ancona School Photo - In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona's progressive, social justice curriculum rooted in the Montessori tradition educations students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers, and life-long learners.
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
4770 S Dorchester Ave
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
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
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Calvary Baptist 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
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
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-K
801 S. Arbor Vitae
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Immaculate Conception Grade School
Immaculate Conception Grade School Photo - ICGS is MORE than a school. We are a family.
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
132 W Arthur St
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
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
Northshore Academy For Children
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
6711 N Sheridan Rd Ste 1
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!
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-PK
929 E Palatine Rd
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
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
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
Rank: #4 - 174. - 17.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
422 S Washington St
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
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Quest Academy
Quest Academy Photo - Home of the Knights!
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
St. Therese Chinese Catholic School
St. Therese Chinese Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
247 W 23rd Street
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
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
Rank: #2323.
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-10
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo - The Lyce Franais de Chicago is a leading international, multilingual school that helps students grow into well-rounded, active citizens of the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
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
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Rogers Park Montessori School
Rogers Park Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
1800 W Balmoral Ave
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
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Islamic Foundation School
(Islamic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Rank: #2929.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
13911 W. Laurel Drive
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
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
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Chicago Jewish Day School
Chicago Jewish Day School Photo
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
3730 N California Ave
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.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
2521 Grove St
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
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Science & Arts Academy
Science & Arts Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1825 Miner St
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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