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Best Elgin Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private preschools serving 2,073 students in Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Elgin, IL include Westminster Christian School, St. John's Lutheran School, and Harvest Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private preschools in Elgin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Elgin Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harvest Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(2)
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John's Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Westminster Christian School
Westminster Christian School Photo - Middle and High school students enjoy class trips to foster unity in their classes.
(Presbyterian)
(6)
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
340 Grand Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7743
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Bowes Road KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
2395 Bowes Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-9475
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
The Einstein Academy
The Einstein Academy Photo - Fun with science!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School Of Elgin
The Goddard School Of Elgin Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2496 Bushwood Drive
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 783-0083
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Highland Christian Academy
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(Assembly of God)
(3)
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
The Ivy Academy & Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
545 Hiawatha Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students
The Learning Tree
Daycare / Preschool
2325 Royal Blvd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4220
Gr: PK-K | 200 students
The Learning Tree East
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
845 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Main Lane KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1520 Main Lane
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School of Elgin
(Catholic)
(11)
103 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Tuition listed
South Street KinderCare
South Street KinderCare Photo - South Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2485 South St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Park St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0303
Gr: NS-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Elgin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,073 Students
182,415 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
140 Teachers
12,923 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
49%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1286
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,436
$11,528
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$53.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
55 Students
6,858 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
392 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%
# Black Students
71 Students
11,944 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
915 Students
87,452 Students
% White Students
42%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
748 Students
58,087 Students
% of Others Students
34%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Elgin, IL include Westminster Christian School, St. John's Lutheran School, and Harvest Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Elgin?
16 private preschools are located in Elgin.
How diverse are private preschools in Elgin?
Elgin private preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Elgin?
50% of private preschools in Elgin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?

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