Universal School Photo - Universal SchoolEst. 1989

Top 10 Best Illinois Private Preschools Belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 20 private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools serving 4,871 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 in Illinois include Immanuel Lutheran, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Andrew School.
The average tuition cost is $7,708, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $11,625.
90% of private preschools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools in Illinois (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Aqsa School
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Grades: PK-12
| 257 students
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Grades: PK-12
| 339 students
Council Oak Montessori School
Council Oak Montessori School Photo - Team building exercises on the first day of school.
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Grades: PK-8
| 54 students
Daystar Academy
Daystar Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Grades: PK-12
| 301 students
Immanuel Lutheran
Immanuel Lutheran Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
148 E 3rd Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-9302
Grades: PK-7
| 338 students
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated "Exemplary Status" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
950 Hart Rd.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
Grades: NS-8
| 276 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1225 E 2nd St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-5346
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
St. Andrew School
St. Andrew School Photo
(Catholic)
(14)
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Schaumburg Christian School
(Baptist)
(48)
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Grades: PK-12
| 889 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
Universal School
Universal School Photo
(Islamic)
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Grades: PK-12
| 717 students
Alpine Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
5001 Forest View Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Arlington Montessori School
Montessori School
(4)
2025 S.Goebbert Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 222-4267
Grades: PK-K
| 16 students
Bethesda International Academy
Bethesda International Academy Photo - Developing Global Leaders for the 21st Century.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
6803 N Campbell
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
1575 Reckinger Rd.
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
Grades: PK-11
| 118 students
Icci Academy
Icci Academy Photo
(Islamic)
(3)
6435 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
Kingswood Academy
(Catholic)
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Photo - Compiling food cans to go to the Forester's Feeding God's Children donation drive.
(Catholic)
(4)
288 East Jefferson Avenue
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-3450
Grades: NS-8
| 96 students
St. Philip Lutheran School
St. Philip Lutheran School Photo - Our beautiful gym facility.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
2500 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 561-9830
Grades: NS-8
| 70 students

Recent Articles

How To Use AI For Research: A High School Student's Guide
How To Use AI For Research: A High School Student's Guide
We introduce teenagers to AI as a powerful alternative to traditional search engines. This practical guide walks students through using AI tools like Perplexity and ChatGPT for academic research while maintaining intellectual integrity.
Podcasts That Will Change the Way You Think About Education
Podcasts That Will Change the Way You Think About Education
This article highlights a curated selection of podcasts that offer thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and innovative ideas on various aspects of education. From exploring new teaching methods and technologies to discussing policy changes and social issues, these podcasts provide a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for anyone interested in education. Each podcast is briefly described, highlighting its unique focus and tone.
For-profit vs. Not-for-profit Schools
For-profit vs. Not-for-profit Schools
This comprehensive guide explores the differences between for-profit and not-for-profit private schools, discussing their organizational structures, advantages, and key considerations for parents. It emphasizes that a school's success is determined by its educational quality and management rather than its profit status.