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Illinois Catholic Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 328 catholic private preschools serving 86,098 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.

The catholic private preschools in Illinois include Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School, Academy Of St. Benedict The African, and Ascension Catholic School.

The average tuition cost is $6,223, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $8,969.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 328
# Students Served: 86,098

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 328
# Students Served: 86,098

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private preschools in Illinois?

The catholic private preschools in Illinois include Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School, Academy Of St. Benedict The African, and Ascension Catholic School.

How many catholic private preschools are located in Illinois?

328 catholic private preschools are located in Illinois.

How much do catholic private preschools cost in Illinois?

The average tuition cost is $6,223, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $8,969.

How diverse are catholic private preschools in Illinois?

Illinois catholic private preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.

Illinois Catholic Private Preschools Trends

328

Private Schools

86,098

Students

$6,223

Avg. Tuition

29%

Students of Color

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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