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Best Cary Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 642 students in Cary, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Cary, IL include Ss Peter & Paul School and Trinity Oaks Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private preschools in Cary, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Cary Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(5)
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cary Grove KinderCare
Cary Grove KinderCare Photo - Cary Grove KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
324 Crystal St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Cary)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
642 Students
181,888 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
12,922 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,503
$11,275
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
6,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
15,756 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
12,004 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
345 Students
87,486 Students
% White Students
54%
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
250 Students
57,703 Students
% of Others Students
39%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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