Bright Horizons in Lake Zurich, IL offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 33 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 33:1.
Bright Horizons serves a diverse student body, with approximately 8% of students identified as students of color.
The program focuses on early learning in a suburb of Lake Zurich and provides co–educational preschool and kindergarten classes.
Nearby early childhood programs include Bright Horizons at Kemper Lakes and St. Matthew Lutheran School, providing additional local options for families.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bright Horizons?
The application deadline for Bright Horizons is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bright Horizons is Quentin Road Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Matthew Lutheran School (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Quentin Road Christian School ![Quentin Road Christian School Photo]( "Quentin Road Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
24480 N Old Mchenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
50 Landover Parkway
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-8866
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-8866
2 miles
Gr: NS-K Sports: 3
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
11 South Buesching Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Quentin Road Christian School ![Quentin Road Christian School Photo]( "Quentin Road Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
5.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Brightmont Academy - Barrington ![Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
5.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis
2550 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
6.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 123 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Quentin Road Christian School ![Quentin Road Christian School Photo]( "Quentin Road Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
11 South Buesching Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1115 Robert Parker Coffin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-0430
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-0430
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Mundelein Montessori School
Montessori School
1401 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-4345
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-4345
4.1 miles
Gr: K-1 | 39 students
50 N Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-3880
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-3880
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
24480 N Old Mchenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
50 Landover Parkway
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-8866
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-8866
2 miles
Gr: NS-K Sports: 3
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
11 South Buesching Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Zurich KinderCare ![Lake Zurich KinderCare Photo - Lake Zurich KinderCare]( "Lake Zurich KinderCare Photo - Lake Zurich KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
550 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-9330
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-9330
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alden Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11915 Price Rd
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
9203.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Woodstock North High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Raffel Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
9203.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 915 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5700
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5700
9204.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
9204.2 miles
Gr: PK | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10920 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5300
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5300
9204.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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