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Best Moline Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 1,039 students in Moline, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Moline, IL include Seton Catholic School and Quad Cities Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private preschools in Moline, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Moline Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Quad Cities Christian School
Quad Cities Christian School Photo
(Christian)
4000 11th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
Gr: NS-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
1320 16th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 764-5418
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
153 19th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(262) 288-1587
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Villa Montessori School
Montessori School
2100 48th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 764-7047
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Moline)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,039 Students
182,041 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
58 Teachers
12,934 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,824
$11,275
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$687
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
6,849 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
15,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
29 Students
11,946 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
443 Students
87,511 Students
% White Students
43%
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
530 Students
57,810 Students
% of Others Students
51%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Moline, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Moline, IL include Seton Catholic School and Quad Cities Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Moline?
4 private preschools are located in Moline.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Moline?
75% of private preschools in Moline are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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