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Chester Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 232 students in Chester, IL.
100% of private preschools in Chester, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Chester Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
302 W Holmes St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
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Map of St. Marys School
St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Catholic
835 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-3120
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Chester, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
232
Students
-18.3% (-52 students) 10-yr
$1,823
Avg. Tuition
2%
Students of Color
-66.7% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-14.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chester)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
232 Students
182,037 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025116160191
2024116158187
202394164185
2022110168188
2021110164184
2020110159179
2019131166182
2018131165181
2017142167183
2016142165181
2015142156173
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% Students of Color
2%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%33%32%
20242%33%32%
20223%34%31%
20213%34%32%
20203%35%31%
20192%33%31%
20182%33%30%
20176%33%31%
20166%34%31%
20156%35%31%
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0.46
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.470.660.65
20240.470.660.65
20230.400.660.65
20220.380.660.64
20210.380.660.64
20200.380.670.64
20190.230.650.64
20180.230.660.64
20170.400.640.62
20160.400.640.62
20150.400.640.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20171%3%3%
20161%3%3%
20151%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%9%8%
20241%9%8%
20191%8%7%
20181%8%7%
20171%7%6%
20161%8%7%
20151%7%6%
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# Black Students
n/a
12,011 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20222%7%6%
20212%7%7%
20202%8%7%
20191%7%6%
20181%7%6%
20172%7%6%
20162%7%6%
20152%7%6%
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# White Students
151 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
65%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202565%48%48%
202465%48%48%
202372%48%48%
202275%49%50%
202175%49%50%
202075%48%51%
201987%50%52%
201887%49%52%
201775%52%54%
201675%51%54%
201575%51%54%
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# 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
79 Students
57,859 Students
% of Others Students
34%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202534%32%34%
202434%32%33%
202328%32%33%
202223%31%31%
202123%30%31%
202023%30%31%
201911%30%30%
201811%31%30%
201721%29%30%
201621%30%29%
201521%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
12,950 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512:114:112:1
202412:114:112:1
202312:114:112:1
202212:114:112:1
202112:114:112:1
202012:114:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:115:113:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,823
$8,950
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$11.1 million
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Chester, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Chester, IL include St. Marys School and St. John Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Chester?
2 private preschools are located in Chester.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Chester?
100% of private preschools in Chester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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