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Best Illinois Private Preschools Belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) serving 1,643 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Illinois include Prince Of Peace Preschool, Grace Lutheran School, and Rockford Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Illinois (2026-27)

Grace Lutheran School Photo
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
7300 Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
(11)
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Prince Of Peace Preschool Photo
Prince Of Peace Preschool
Gr: PK | 70 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
930 West Higgins Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 885-7036
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Rockford Lutheran School Photo
Rockford Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
(2)
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St. Luke Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1500 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-3837
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Map of Atonement Christian Day School
Atonement Christian Day School
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
909 E Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 655-7560
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Map of Messiah Lutheran Child Care
Messiah Lutheran Child Care
Gr: NS-K | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1605 Vernon Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-3767
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
Montessori School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 W Le Moyne St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 688-5815
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Pilgrim Lutheran School Photo
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
4300 N Winchester Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 477-4824
(8)
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Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
E 3rd St
Saint Peter, IL 62880
(618) 349-8888
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Map of Salem Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Salem Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18328 Ashland Ave
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 206-0350
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Map of Trinity-st John Lutheran School
Trinity-st John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
680 W Walnut St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8561
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Illinois?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Illinois include Prince Of Peace Preschool, Grace Lutheran School, and Rockford Lutheran School.
How many private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are located in Illinois?
11 private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Illinois?
Illinois private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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Private Schools
1,643
Students
$7,510
Avg. Tuition
30%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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