Best Lee County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 524 students in Lee County, IL.
100% of private preschools in Lee County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Preschools in Lee County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
7571 S Ridge Road
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Tuition listed
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1112 N Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
(Catholic)
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students

Overview

This County (Lee County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
524 Students
181,888 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
12,922 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,780
$11,275

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
15,756 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
12,004 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
317 Students
87,486 Students
% White Students
61%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 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
174 Students
57,703 Students
% of Others Students
33%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Lee County, IL?
3 private preschools are located in Lee County, IL.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
100% of private preschools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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