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Best Barrington Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 853 students in Barrington, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
33% of private preschools in Barrington, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Preschools in Barrington, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Creative Learning Montessori School
Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Tuition listed
Atonement Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
909 E Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 655-7560
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
21955 W Field Pkwy
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 719-2070
Gr: PK-K | 203 students
Creme De La Creme
Daycare / Preschool
100 W Higgins Rd Bldg X
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 852-4000
Gr: K | 5 students
Lake Barrington Academy Of Stars
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
22102 N Pepper Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-7350
Gr: NS-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Montessori Children's House Of N. Barrington
Montessori School
115 Clover Hill Ln
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 550-0917
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Noahs Ark Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
98 Algonquin Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-3738
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Opus Montessori School
Montessori School
180 N Hawthorne Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(630) 568-6787
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
St. Anne Parish School
St. Anne Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
319 Franklin St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0311
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Sports: 6

Overview

This Town (Barrington)
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
853 Students
182,423 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
12,932 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Average Class Size
6 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
6,859 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
11,947 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
216 Students
87,537 Students
% White Students
25%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
596 Students
58,007 Students
% of Others Students
70%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Barrington, IL?
9 private preschools are located in Barrington, IL.
How diverse are private preschools in Barrington?
Barrington private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Barrington?
33% of private preschools in Barrington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Barrington are often viewed compared to one another?

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