Illinois Private Preschools Belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) serving 1,643 students in Illinois.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
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)).
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Illinois include Prince Of Peace Preschool, Rockford Lutheran School, and Grace Lutheran School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

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

Grace Lutheran School Photo
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)
Prince Of Peace Preschool Photo
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
Rockford Lutheran School Photo
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)
Map of Atonement Christian Day School
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
909 E Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 655-7560
Map of 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
Map of 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
Pilgrim Lutheran School Photo
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)
Map of 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
Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
E 3rd St
Saint Peter, IL 62880
(618) 349-8888
Map of 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
Map of Trinity-st John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
680 W Walnut St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8561

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, Rockford Lutheran School, and Grace 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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