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Best Illinois Catholic Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 328 catholic private preschools serving 86,810 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.

The catholic private preschools in Illinois include Ascension Catholic School, Academy Of St. Benedict The African, and Cathedral Of St. Raymond School.

The average tuition cost is $6,224, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $8,950.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 328
# Students Served: 86,810

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 328
# Students Served: 86,810

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private preschools in Illinois?

The catholic private preschools in Illinois include Ascension Catholic School, Academy Of St. Benedict The African, and Cathedral Of St. Raymond 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 $6,224, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $8,950.

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

86,810

Students

$6,224

Avg. Tuition

29%

Students of Color

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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