Illinois Private Preschools Belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private preschools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) serving 902 students in Illinois.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
30% of private preschools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
The top ranked private preschool belonging to Educational Collaborative for International School (ECIS) in Illinois is Detour 2 Discovery Day School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois (2026-27)

Map of Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Gr: NS-K | 153 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Bensenville KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
324 E Green St
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 766-2727
Map of Bright Horizons
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Kensington 103
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 216-4828
Map of Childrens Creative Corner
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool
2793 Maple Ave # 31
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-9345
Map of Holy Spirit Luth PreSchool/kdg
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
150 Lions Drive
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 437-5897
Map of Laurance Armour Day School
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
2150 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 942-6501
Map of Muhammad University
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Islamic
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
(1)
Map of St. Simon The Apostle
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Catholic
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
Schoenbeck KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
780 Schoenbeck Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-9231
Map of Tiny Tots Villa Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
8128 S M L King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 483-6251
(2)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois is Detour 2 Discovery Day School.
How many private preschools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) are located in Illinois?
10 private preschools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois?
Illinois private preschools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) are approximately 79% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
30% of private preschools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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