St. Matthew School Photo

Best Champaign County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 2,068 students in Champaign County, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Champaign County, IL include St. Matthew School, St. Malachy School, and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
47% of private preschools in Champaign County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Champaign County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori Habitat
Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society
Montessori School
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Judah Christian School
Judah Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Malachy School
(Catholic)
340 E Belle Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-2011
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 17 students
St. Matthew School
St. Matthew School Photo
(Catholic)
1307 Lincolnshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-4114
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Sports: 8
311 E Madison St
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-2309
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Alternative School
2001 S Oak St Ste A
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 344-4863
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
Devonshire KinderCare
Devonshire KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
410 Devonshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9000
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
First School
Daycare / Preschool
1403 E Oak St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-9990
Gr: PK-1 | 75 students
Montessori School Of Champaign-urbana
Montessori School Of Champaign-urbana Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1403 Regency Drive East
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 356-1818
Gr: PK-7 | 132 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Next Generation Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
1201 West WIndsor Rd.
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 356-6398
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool
St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
509 S Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-1714
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
101 E Church St
Sadorus, IL 61872
(217) 598-2459
Gr: PK-5 | 38 students
Swann Special Care Ctr-elem/secondary School
Special Education School
2418 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270
Gr: PK | 15 students
51 Gerty Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3996
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Champaign County, Illinois

Champaign County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2422 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270
Gr: NS | 30 students

Overview

This County (Champaign County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,068 Students
182,440 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
171 Teachers
12,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
49%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,173
$11,300
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
14 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
113 Students
6,859 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
105 Students
11,947 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
1,207 Students
87,537 Students
% White Students
54%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
658 Students
58,024 Students
% of Others Students
30%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Champaign County, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Champaign County, IL include St. Matthew School, St. Malachy School, and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Champaign County?
15 private preschools are located in Champaign County.
How diverse are private preschools in Champaign County?
Champaign County private preschools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Champaign County?
47% of private preschools in Champaign County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Champaign County are often viewed compared to one another?

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