Best Joliet Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private preschools serving 1,278 students in Joliet, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Joliet, IL include Ridgewood Baptist Academy and Cathedral Of St. Raymond School.
54% of private preschools in Joliet, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Joliet Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
(1)
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
Gr: K | 9 students
Educare, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3171 T Hickey Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students Tuition listed
Joliet KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2605 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Mokena Montessori
Montessori School
3010 Harris Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(708) 478-0860
Gr: NS | 4 students
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. Mary Magdalene School
(Catholic)
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
St. Mary Nativity School
(Catholic)
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
651 Dearwood
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 725-7878
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Spanish Center, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Vilaseca Josephine Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
appSt. Peter Lutheran School (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
310 N Broadway St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-3567
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
2319 Manhattan Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 724-0055
Gr: K-1 | 26 students
St. Joseph Academy (Closed 2019)
Montessori School (Catholic)
310 N Ottawa St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-4567
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students
409 N Scott St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-1005
Gr: K-9 | 194 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
2204 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-0288
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 Willow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 726-2924
Gr: K-9 | 207 students
130 Woodlawn Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 22 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Joliet)
This State (IL)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,278 Students
182,436 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
94 Teachers
12,934 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
49%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
6,859 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
187 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
85 Students
11,947 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
476 Students
87,537 Students
% White Students
38%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
485 Students
58,020 Students
% of Others Students
39%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Joliet, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Joliet, IL include Ridgewood Baptist Academy and Cathedral Of St. Raymond School.
How many private preschools are located in Joliet?
13 private preschools are located in Joliet.
How diverse are private preschools in Joliet?
Joliet private preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Joliet?
54% of private preschools in Joliet are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Joliet are often viewed compared to one another?

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