The Waldorf School of DuPage Photo - Sharing snacks, stories, and smiles! Our play-based early childhood program helps children develop the social and pre-academic skills that form the foundation for success in first grade.

Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America serving 646 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top-ranked private school belonging to Association of Waldorf School of North America in Illinois is St. Matthew School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
25% of private schools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America in Illinois (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Matthew School
St. Matthew School Photo
(Catholic)
1307 Lincolnshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-4114
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Sports: 8
City Garden Waldorf School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
920 W 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-3050
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Da Vinci Waldorf School
Da Vinci Waldorf School Photo - JPK.MEDIA
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
150 W Bonner Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Waldorf School of DuPage
The Waldorf School of DuPage Photo - Sharing snacks, stories, and smiles! Our play-based early childhood program helps children develop the social and pre-academic skills that form the foundation for success in first grade.
Waldorf School
(3)
30W160 Calumet Ave W
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-9400
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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