For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 1,708 students in 60642, IL.
The top ranked private preschools in 60642, IL include Bennett Day School, British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park, and Near North Montessori.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
25% of private preschools in 60642, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked 60642 Illinois Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Gr: NS-5 | 645 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Near North Montessori![Near North Montessori Photo - An engaged learner in our Primary Class for children ages 3 years to 6 years, is receiving a lesson with a Montessori material known as the brown stair. The brown stair helps children develop their awareness of size differences Near North Montessori Photo - An engaged learner in our Primary Class for children ages 3 years to 6 years, is receiving a lesson with a Montessori material known as the brown stair. The brown stair helps children develop their awareness of size differences]()

Montessori School
1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Gr: NS-8 | 504 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1255 N Noble St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4560
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4560
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in 60642, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in 60642, IL include Bennett Day School, British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park, and Near North Montessori.
How many private preschools are located in 60642?
4 private preschools are located in 60642.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 60642?
25% of private preschools in 60642 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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