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Best Kankakee County Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 2,240 students in Kankakee County, IL.
The top ranked private preschools in Kankakee County, IL include Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School, Grace Christian Academy, and Kankakee Trinity Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
88% of private preschools in Kankakee County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Kankakee County Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
(Catholic)
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(6)
2499 Waldron Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kankakee Trinity Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1580 Butterfield Trail
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
324 E Marsile St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-7758
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Avg. class size: 31 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6
Bourbonnais KinderCare
Bourbonnais KinderCare Photo - Bourbonnais KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. John Casey Rd.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 935-2110
Gr: NS-PK | 109 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
(2)
247 N Center Avenue
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-8013
Gr: NS-8 | 165 students
St. Martin Of Tours
(Catholic)
907 S 9th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7911
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
1780 Career Center Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 932-0312
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kankakee County, Illinois

Kankakee County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
404 W 2nd St
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-2469
Gr: K-9 | 66 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Kankakee County, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Kankakee County, IL include Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School, Grace Christian Academy, and Kankakee Trinity Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Kankakee County?
8 private preschools are located in Kankakee County.
How diverse are private preschools in Kankakee County?
Kankakee County private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Kankakee County?
88% of private preschools in Kankakee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Kankakee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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