For the 2025 school year, there are 71 blue ribbon private preschools serving 26,512 students in Illinois.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Illinois include Queen Of Angels Elementary School, Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, and Ascension Continuation School.
The average tuition cost is $8,487, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $11,625.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Illinois Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
385 students
Year: 2011, 2023
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts![Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo]( "Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo")
(Catholic)
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
525 students
Year: 2019
Ascension Continuation School![Ascension Continuation School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.]( "Ascension Continuation School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.")
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
394 students
Year: 2007
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
419 students
Year: 2018
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
428 students
Year: 2022
315 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
437 students
Year: 2003
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
381 students
Year: 2011
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
501 students
Year: 2017
Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School
(Catholic)
1352 S. Cumberland Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
570 students
Year: 2011
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
505 students
Year: 2019
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
720 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
n/a students
Year: 2013, 2019
Our Lady Of The Wayside School![Our Lady Of The Wayside School Photo - We teach students in preschool through 8th grade; our students live in Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Mount Prospect and other NW suburbs. We teach students with faith and values and ask them to become caring citizens with a life-long love of learning. Our class sizes are usually 18 students in a homeroom.]( "Our Lady Of The Wayside School Photo - We teach students in preschool through 8th grade; our students live in Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Mount Prospect and other NW suburbs. We teach students with faith and values and ask them to become caring citizens with a life-long love of learning. Our class sizes are usually 18 students in a homeroom.")
(Catholic)
432 S Mitchell Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 255-0050
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 255-0050
391 students
Year: 1997, 2015
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
597 students
Year: n/a
1120 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
246 students
Year: 2008
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
270 students
Year: 2014, 2021
Quad Cities Christian School![Quad Cities Christian School Photo]( "Quad Cities Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
4000 11th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
385 students
Year: n/a
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
359 students
Year: 2013
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
230 students
Year: n/a
St. Alexander School
(Catholic)
7025 W 126th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
264 students
Year: 2005
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
336 students
Year: 2013, 2020
2510 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
250 students
Year: 2012, 2019
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
688 students
Year: 2019
2524 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-8212
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-8212
502 students
Year: 2020
St. Daniel The Prophet School
(Catholic)
5337 South Natoma Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 586-1225
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 586-1225
688 students
Year: 2016
4343 W Sunnyside Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 736-9133
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 736-9133
292 students
Year: 2017
St. Emily Elementary School
(Catholic)
1400 E Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
377 students
Year: 2011
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
11 South Buesching Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
373 students
Year: 2018
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
145 N Waiola Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
460 students
Year: 2013, 2020
808 Linden Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 826-4948
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 826-4948
675 students
Year: 2018
St. Gilbert Elementary School![St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo]( "St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
321 students
Year: 2017
255 Flagstaff Lane
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 885-7702
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 885-7702
207 students
Year: 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Illinois?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Illinois include Queen Of Angels Elementary School, Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, and Ascension Continuation School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Illinois?
71 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Illinois.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $8,487, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $11,625.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
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