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Best Lake Zurich Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 752 students in Lake Zurich, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Lake Zurich, IL include Montessori School Of Long Grove, St. Francis De Sales School, and St. Matthew Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
22% of private preschools in Lake Zurich, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Lake Zurich Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Long Grove
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Montessori School
(1)
1115 Robert Parker Coffin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-0430
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
11 South Buesching Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Matthew Lutheran School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
24480 N Old Mchenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1 Corporate Dr
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 307-4055
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Bright Horizons at Kemper Lakes
Daycare / Preschool
One Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 726-3410
Gr: NS-K | 130 students Acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
50 Landover Parkway
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-8866
Gr: NS-K Sports: 3
The Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
1660 Checker Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 520-0005
Gr: K | 42 students
Lake Zurich KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
550 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-9330
Gr: NS-PK
Long Grove Country School
Daycare / Preschool
20400 Old Hicks Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 421-7458
Gr: PK-K | 27 students Avg. class size: 16 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lake Zurich, Illinois

Lake Zurich, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Etc Preschool-lake Zurich (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
235 Quentin Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-6733
Gr: K-1 | 70 students

Overview

This Town (Lake Zurich)
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
752 Students
182,415 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
12,923 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
49%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,875
$11,528
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
6,858 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
11,944 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
266 Students
87,452 Students
% White Students
38%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
403 Students
58,087 Students
% of Others Students
57%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Lake Zurich, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Lake Zurich, IL include Montessori School Of Long Grove, St. Francis De Sales School, and St. Matthew Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Lake Zurich?
9 private preschools are located in Lake Zurich.
How diverse are private preschools in Lake Zurich?
Lake Zurich private preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lake Zurich?
22% of private preschools in Lake Zurich are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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