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Illinois Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,245 private daycares & preschools serving 181,418 students in Illinois.

The private daycares & preschools in Illinois include Trinity Lutheran School, Baker Demonstration School, and Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts.

The average tuition cost is $8,628, which is lower than the Illinois average tuition cost of $10,424.

52% of private daycares & preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1245
# Students Served: 181,418

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1245
# Students Served: 181,418

Illinois Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

1,245

Private Schools

181,418

Students

$8,628

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

33%

Students of Color

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Illinois?

The private daycares & preschools in Illinois include Trinity Lutheran School, Baker Demonstration School, and Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Illinois?

1,245 private daycares & preschools are located in Illinois.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Illinois?

The average tuition cost is $8,628, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,424.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Illinois?

Illinois private daycares & preschools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?

52% of private daycares & preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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