German International School Chicago Photo - Hooray for 8th Grade Graduates

Top 10 Best Illinois Private Preschools Belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 private preschools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) serving 6,408 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) in Illinois include The Avery Coonley School, Morgan Park Academy, and Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School.
The average tuition cost is $26,793, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $11,625.
11% of private preschools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) in Illinois (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Avery Coonley School
The Avery Coonley School Photo - 'Gathering' is a tradition at ACS where students in Groups 1-8, faculty, and staff come together as a community to participate in various activities such as watching a performance, interacting with a presentation, and more.
(7)
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Baker Demonstration School
Baker Demonstration School Photo - Curiosity captured in the preschool class with hands on learning for our youngest students in a scientific inquiry.
(6)
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Grades: NS-8
| 209 students
Catherine Cook School
Catherine Cook School Photo
(13)
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
Grades: NS-8
| 422 students
Morgan Park Academy
Morgan Park Academy Photo
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Grades: PK-12
| 475 students
German International School Chicago
German International School Chicago Photo - Hooray for 8th Grade Graduates
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Ancona School
Ancona School Photo - In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona's progressive, social justice curriculum rooted in the Montessori tradition educations students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers, and life-long learners.
(6)
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Grades: NS-8
| 368 students
Chiaravalle Montessori
Chiaravalle Montessori Photo - Opening the North Wing in September 2015, Chiaravalle became the first LEED Platinum Montessori school addition in the US and the first LEED Platinum independent school addition in Illinois.
Montessori School
(12)
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 328 students
145 S. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Grades: NS-8
| 406 students
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo - The Lyce Franais de Chicago is a leading international, multilingual school that helps students grow into well-rounded, active citizens of the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Grades: PK-12
| 777 students
2017 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 327-3144
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Grades: PK-12
| 520 students
Quest Academy
Quest Academy Photo - Home of the Knights!
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rogers Park Montessori School
Rogers Park Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(8)
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Roycemore School
Roycemore School Photo
(14)
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
Sacred Heart Schools
Sacred Heart Schools Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
Grades: PK-8
| 644 students
Science & Arts Academy
Science & Arts Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Brickton Montessori School
Brickton Montessori School Photo - Hands. On.When you can touch it, even complicated ideas becomes manageable. Montessori materials stimulate all our senses. With multiple ways of connecting to a single concept, every child can find a path to successful learning.
Montessori School
8622 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
Grades: NS-8
| 167 students

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