For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America serving 663 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America in Illinois include St. Matthew School and The Waldorf School of DuPage.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
25% of private preschools belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Waldorf Schools of North America in Illinois (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Matthew School![St. Matthew School Photo St. Matthew School Photo]()

(Catholic)
1307 Lincolnshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-4114
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-4114
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Sports: 8
30W160 Calumet Ave W
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-9400
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-9400
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
920 W 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-3050
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-3050
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
150 W Bonner Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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