Hunt Club KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom

Best Gurnee Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 329 students in Gurnee, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
40% of private preschools in Gurnee, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Private Preschools in Gurnee, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookhaven KinderCare
Brookhaven KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
4574 Brookhaven Rd.
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 360-1122
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Country Meadows Montessori School
Country Meadows Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
6151 Washington Street
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 244-9352
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gurnee Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2190 Fuller Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Hunt Club KinderCare
Hunt Club KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
6480 Gurnee Mills Cir W
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 360-1135
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Lifepointe
Alternative School (Christian)
5501 Stearns School Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-2335
Gr: NS | 34 students

Overview

This Town (Gurnee)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
329 Students
181,912 Students
% Average Students of Color
68%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
12,931 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,600
$11,275
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,839
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
6,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
15,756 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
9%
# Black Students
40 Students
12,004 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
47 Students
87,486 Students
% White Students
14%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
159 Students
57,717 Students
% of Others Students
49%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Gurnee, IL?
5 private preschools are located in Gurnee, IL.
How diverse are private preschools in Gurnee?
Gurnee private preschools are approximately 68% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Gurnee?
40% of private preschools in Gurnee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private preschools in Gurnee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Gurnee include: Hunt Club KinderCare vs. Brookhaven KinderCare, Brookhaven KinderCare vs. Hunt Club KinderCare

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