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Cary Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 642 students in Cary, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private preschools in Cary, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cary Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Ss Peter & Paul School
Ss Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
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Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
(5)
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Cary Grove KinderCare Photo
Cary Grove KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
324 Crystal St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
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Cary, IL Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
642
Students
$9,503
Avg. Tuition
25
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cary)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
642 Students
181,201 Students
% Students of Color
16%
33%
0.56
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
<1%
7%
# White Students
345 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
54%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
250 Students
57,573 Students
% of Others Students
39%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
12,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
49%
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,503
$8,969
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
32%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Cary, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Cary, IL include Ss Peter & Paul School and Trinity Oaks Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Cary?
4 private preschools are located in Cary.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Cary?
50% of private preschools in Cary are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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