The average private preschool acceptance rate in Illinois is 92% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Illinois is Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 76%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Illinois (2024)
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.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: PK-8
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Chicago Jewish Day School![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-8
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
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: #8 - 128. - 12.
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
2204 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-0288
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-0288
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
30W160 Calumet Ave W
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-9400
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-9400
Rank: #1313.
Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park![Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo]( "Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: NS-K
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Grades: PK-12
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-7
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Clapham School![Clapham School Photo]( "Clapham School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2301 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-0066
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-0066
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Rank: #2323.
St. Johns Lutheran School![St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.]( "St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: PK-8
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
Rank: #2424.
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: PK-12
315 Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Glenview, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
New Life Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
6216 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 743-6277
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 743-6277
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Universal School![Universal School Photo]( "Universal School Photo")
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Rank: #2828.
Montessori Habitat![Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society]( "Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: PK-8
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Rank: #2929.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-8
4140 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-2173
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-2173
Rank: #30 - 5130. - 51.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
6803 N Campbell
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
Rank: #30 - 5130. - 51.
Countryside Montessori School![Countryside Montessori School Photo]( "Countryside Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Rank: #30 - 5130. - 51.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
150 W Bonner Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Rank: #30 - 5130. - 51.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Rank: #30 - 5130. - 51.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
11550 Bell Rd.
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-1995
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-1995
Rank: #30 - 5130. - 51.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois average Private Preschools acceptance rate?
The Illinois average Private Preschools acceptance rate is 92% for 2024.
What are the most selective Private Preschools in Illinois?
The top ranked Private Preschools in Illinois include Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, Detour 2 Discovery Day School and Lycee Francais De Chicago.
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