For the 2025 school year, there are 16 alternative private preschools serving 1,053 students in Illinois.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Illinois include Chicago Lighthouse, Monticello Christian Academy, and St. Matthew Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
31% of alternative private preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Illinois Alternative Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Monticello Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
225 E Livingston St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
24480 N Old Mchenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
The Barbereux School
Alternative School
3333 Culver St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Grades: PK-1
| 54 students
Beautiful Beginnings
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Cdw At Play Child Care Center
Alternative School
165 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 465-3431
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 465-3431
Grades: PK-K
| 145 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Alternative School
2001 S Oak St Ste A
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 344-4863
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 344-4863
Grades: PK-K
| 186 students
Full Gospel Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3451 W. 175th St.
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 922-1229
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 922-1229
Grades: NS-5
| 81 students
The Goddard School In Round Lake
Alternative School
1155 S Amarias Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-1880
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-1880
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
Grace Holistic Center For Education
Alternative School
210 Beaver St
Yorkville, IL 60560
(331) 207-8932
Yorkville, IL 60560
(331) 207-8932
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Lifepointe
Alternative School (Christian)
5501 Stearns School Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-2335
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-2335
Grades: NS
| 34 students
Montessori & Music Center
All-girls | Alternative School
1200 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-7778
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-7778
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Peter Pan Early Learning Center
Alternative School
24w760 75th St
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 962-3950
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 962-3950
Grades: K
| 38 students
Roseland Daycare Center
Alternative School
10624 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 881-1212
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 881-1212
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
Tlc Learning Center
Alternative School
2844 Burr Oak Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-4220
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Illinois?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Illinois include Chicago Lighthouse, Monticello Christian Academy, and St. Matthew Lutheran School.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Illinois?
16 alternative private preschools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Illinois?
Illinois alternative private preschools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
31% of alternative private preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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