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Gurnee Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 329
  • Average Tuition: $24,600
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 68%
  • View Gurnee, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 329
  • Average Tuition: $24,600
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 68%
  • View Gurnee, IL School Trends

Private Preschools in Gurnee, IL (2026-27)

Brookhaven KinderCare Photo
Brookhaven KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
4574 Brookhaven Rd.
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 360-1122
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Country Meadows Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
6151 Washington Street
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 244-9352
(2)
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Map of Gurnee Christian Academy
Gurnee Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2190 Fuller Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
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Hunt Club KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6480 Gurnee Mills Cir W
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 360-1135
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Map of Lifepointe
Lifepointe
Gr: NS | 34 students
Alternative School (Christian)
5501 Stearns School Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-2335
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Gurnee, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
329
Students
-19.8% (-81 students) 10-yr
$24,600
Avg. Tuition
+485.7% (+$20,400) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-20.0% (-4 students) 10-yr
68%
Students of Color
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+75.0% (+9.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gurnee)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,244 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearGurnee, IL Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
329 Students
182,037 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202582160191
202482158187
202385164185
202286168188
202186164184
202086159179
201982166182
201882165181
201782167183
201692165181
2015103156173
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% Students of Color
68%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202568%33%32%
202468%33%32%
202360%34%32%
202256%34%31%
202156%34%32%
202056%35%31%
201959%33%31%
201858%33%30%
201770%33%31%
201669%34%31%
201568%35%31%
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0.69
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.690.660.65
20240.690.660.65
20230.680.660.65
20220.590.660.64
20210.590.660.64
20200.590.670.64
20190.670.650.64
20180.670.660.64
20170.670.640.62
20160.620.640.62
20150.580.640.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20178%2%1%
20167%1%1%
20157%1%2%
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# Asian Students
10 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%4%4%
20244%4%5%
20234%4%5%
20224%4%5%
20214%5%5%
20204%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
72 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202522%9%8%
202422%9%8%
202318%9%8%
202210%9%8%
202110%9%7%
202010%9%7%
201910%8%7%
201810%8%7%
201710%7%6%
20169%8%7%
20158%7%6%
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# Black Students
40 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512%7%6%
202412%7%6%
202311%7%6%
20227%7%6%
20217%7%7%
20207%8%7%
20197%7%6%
20187%7%6%
20177%7%6%
20167%7%6%
20156%7%6%
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# White Students
47 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
14%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202514%48%48%
202414%48%48%
202316%48%48%
202219%49%50%
202119%49%50%
202019%48%51%
201923%50%52%
201823%49%52%
201723%52%54%
201620%51%54%
201518%51%54%
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# 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
57,859 Students
% of Others Students
49%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202548%32%34%
202448%32%33%
202351%32%33%
202260%31%31%
202160%30%31%
202060%30%31%
201952%30%30%
201852%31%30%
201752%29%30%
201657%30%29%
201561%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
12,950 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202521:114:112:1
202421:114:112:1
202323:114:112:1
202220:114:112:1
202120:114:112:1
202020:114:112:1
20199:114:112:1
20189:114:112:1
20179:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
201512:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%49%51%
20245%47%51%
20235%47%51%
20225%47%51%
20215%46%50%
20205%46%50%
20195%46%50%
20185%46%50%
20175%45%49%
20165%45%49%
20155%46%48%
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025161716
2024201716
2023201716
2022201716
2021201716
2020201716
2019201716
2018201716
2017201716
2016201716
2015201616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,600
$11,126

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$24,600$11,528$12,988
2024$4,200$7,850$10,159
2023$4,200$7,262$9,500
2022$4,200$6,990$8,989
2021$4,200$6,733$8,661
2020$4,200$6,588$8,383
2019$4,200$6,498$8,266
2018$4,200$6,221$7,888
2017$4,200$6,112$7,628
2016$4,200$5,726$7,230
2015$4,200$5,351$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
1%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%32%31%
20241%30%30%
20231%30%30%
20221%29%29%
20211%27%29%
20201%28%29%
20191%27%28%
20181%25%27%
20171%26%26%
20161%25%25%
20151%24%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$3,284

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$2,500$2,807$4,864
2024$2,500$2,583$4,788
2023$2,500$2,188$4,663
2022$2,500$2,260$4,366
2021$2,500$2,317$4,213
2020$2,500$2,300$4,101
2019$2,500$2,424$3,985
2018$2,500$2,276$3,694
2017$2,500$2,246$3,658
2016$2,500$2,423$3,429
2015$2,500$2,449$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGurnee, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202595%86%83%
202495%92%88%
202395%93%88%
202295%92%88%
202195%93%88%
202095%93%88%
201995%92%88%
201895%92%88%
201795%92%88%
201695%93%88%
2015100%92%88%
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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 33%.
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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