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Most Selective Private Preschools in Illinois

Name: Illinois Average Acceptance Rate Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool acceptance rate in Illinois is 90% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Illinois is Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, with an acceptance rate of 10%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 205
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 10%–75%
IL School Avg.: 90%
National School Avg.: 87%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 205
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 10%–75%
IL School Avg.: 90%
National School Avg.: 87%

Illinois Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-7.5%) (-7% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Illinois (IL) avg
2025	83%	86% (▼ 6 pp)
2024	88%	92% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	88%	93% (▲ 1 pp)
2022	88%	92% (▼ 1 pp)
2021	88%	93% (— 0 pp)
2020	88%	93% (▲ 1 pp)
2019	88%	92% (— 0 pp)
2018	88%	92% (— 0 pp)
2017	88%	92% (▼ 1 pp)
2016	88%	93% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	88%	92%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Illinois (acceptance rate range: 10%–75%, avg 90%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 84% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average private preschools acceptance rate?

The Illinois average private preschools acceptance rate is 90% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private preschools in Illinois?

The top ranked private preschools in Illinois include Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, St. Hubert School and Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School.

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