The average percentage of private preschool faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree is 48% (2025-26).
The private preschool in Illinois with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Hello Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten, Montessori Language Academy, and St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 80%
100%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 92%
Illinois Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025-26)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-K
18850 Riegel Road
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 647-8054
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 647-8054
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Montessori Language Academy![Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work]( "Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work")
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-K
314 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2324 New Street
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2016
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2016
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-K
1310 Waterford Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 585-8881
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 585-8881
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: NS-8
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-12
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Monticello Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-K
225 E Livingston St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Prairie Flower Montessori School![Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.]( "Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.")
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-K
3130 Turpin Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
3741 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-11
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Rank: #1212.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: PK-8
515 S Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Rank: #1313.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 97%
Grades: NS-8
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Creative Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-K
550 S Edgewood Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-5505
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-5505
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Furqaan Academy
(Islamic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
519 E Briarcliff Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2499 Waldron Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-8
2301 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Rank: #1818.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 91%
Grades: PK-8
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Little Angels Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-PK
3613 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-5555
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-5555
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-6
1115 Robert Parker Coffin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-0430
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-0430
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
St. Gabriel Catholic School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
4500 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
St. Genevieve School![St. Genevieve School Photo]( "St. Genevieve School Photo")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-K
1740 Lake Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7870
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7870
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
5467 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 667-1142
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 667-1142
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
St. Thomas the Apostle School![St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle]( "St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
4229 N Monroe Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1600 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3977
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3977
Rank: #2929.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 86%
Grades: NS-12
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Rank: #3030.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 83%
Grades: PK-8
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 81%
Grades: PK-12
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 81%
Grades: PK-12
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Chicago Jewish Day School![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Children Of Peace![Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!]( "Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private preschools faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private preschools faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree is 48% for 2025-26.
Which private preschools in Illinois have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private preschools in Illinois with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Hello Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten, Montessori Language Academy and St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School.
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