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Illinois Private Preschools Belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) serving 5,078 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois include St. Andrew School, Council Oak Montessori School, and Aqsa School.
The average tuition cost is $8,234, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $8,962.
86% of private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois (2026-27)

Map of Aqsa School
Aqsa School
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
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Map of Calvary Academy
Calvary Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
(1)
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Council Oak Montessori School Photo
Council Oak Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
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Daystar Academy Photo
Daystar Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
(1)
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Immanuel Lutheran Photo
Immanuel Lutheran
Gr: PK-7 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
148 E 3rd Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-9302
(2)
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Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Gr: NS-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
950 Hart Rd.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
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Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1225 E 2nd St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-5346
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
(4)
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St. Andrew School Photo
St. Andrew School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
(16)
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Map of Schaumburg Christian School
Schaumburg Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 889 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Baptist
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
(52)
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Science Academy Of Chicago Photo
Science Academy Of Chicago
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
(8)
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
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Universal School Photo
Universal School
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
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Map of Alpine Academy
Alpine Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
5001 Forest View Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
(1)
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Map of Arlington Montessori School
Arlington Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2025 S.Goebbert Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 222-4267
(4)
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Bethesda International Academy Photo
Bethesda International Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6803 N Campbell
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
(3)
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Map of Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1575 Reckinger Rd.
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
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Icci Academy Photo
Icci Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Islamic
6435 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
(3)
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Map of Kingswood Academy
Kingswood Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Photo
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
288 East Jefferson Avenue
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-3450
(4)
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St. Philip Lutheran School Photo
St. Philip Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2500 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 561-9830
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois include St. Andrew School, Council Oak Montessori School, and Aqsa School.
How many private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) are located in Illinois?
21 private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) are located in Illinois.
How much do private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $8,234, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $8,962.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois?
Illinois private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
86% of private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Islamic).
21
Private Schools
5,078
Students
$8,234
Avg. Tuition
26%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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