For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 private preschools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) serving 3,439 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois include Calvary Baptist Academy, East Moline Christian School, and Logos Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private preschools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).
Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Baptist Academy![Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy]( "Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy")
(Baptist)
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
900 46th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Logos Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Gr: PK-12 | 889 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
5626 Safford Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Betel Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
588 Dara James Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students
Cornerstone Baptist Academy![Cornerstone Baptist Academy Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.]( "Cornerstone Baptist Academy Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.")
(Baptist)
5622 35th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Gr: PK-7 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
El Vista Baptist Academy![El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun]( "El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun")
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Faith Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1211 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-2434
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-2434
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Il Central Christian School
(Baptist)
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Tuition listed
La Salle Peru Christian School
(Baptist)
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Lake County Baptist School![Lake County Baptist School Photo]( "Lake County Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
315 E North St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Sports: 4
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