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Morton Grove Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 117 students in Morton Grove, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private preschools in Morton Grove, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Morton Grove Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
6218 Capulina Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7340
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Map of Kids Academy
Kids Academy
Gr: NS | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
9233 Shermer Road
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-9007
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Morton Grove, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
117
Students
-75.9% (-368 students) 10-yr
$4,000
Avg. Tuition
+33.3% (+$1,000) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+100.0% (+6 students) 10-yr
33%
Students of Color
-52.9% (-37.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Morton Grove)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
117 Students
182,037 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202559160191
202459158187
2023273164185
2022211168188
2021211164184
2020211159179
2019245166182
2018245165181
2017176167183
2016176165181
2015162156173
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% Students of Color
33%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202533%33%32%
202433%33%32%
202361%34%32%
202270%34%31%
202170%34%32%
202071%35%31%
201974%33%31%
201874%33%30%
201766%33%31%
201666%34%31%
201570%35%31%
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0.67
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.670.660.65
20240.670.660.65
20230.710.660.65
20220.700.660.64
20210.700.660.64
20200.700.670.64
20190.680.650.64
20180.680.660.64
20170.650.640.62
20160.650.640.62
20150.610.640.62
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202513%4%4%
202413%4%5%
202339%4%5%
202246%4%5%
202146%5%5%
202046%5%4%
201941%5%5%
201841%5%5%
201752%3%3%
201652%3%3%
201557%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%9%8%
20245%9%8%
20234%9%8%
20227%9%8%
20217%9%7%
20207%9%7%
20191%8%7%
20181%8%7%
20171%7%6%
20161%8%7%
20151%7%6%
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# Black Students
5 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%7%6%
20244%7%6%
20234%7%6%
20223%7%6%
20213%7%7%
20203%8%7%
20195%7%6%
20185%7%6%
20176%7%6%
20166%7%6%
20157%7%6%
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# White Students
53 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
45%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202545%48%48%
202445%48%48%
202329%48%48%
202221%49%50%
202121%49%50%
202021%48%51%
201917%50%52%
201817%49%52%
201723%52%54%
201623%51%54%
201525%51%54%
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# 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
39 Students
57,859 Students
% of Others Students
34%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202533%32%34%
202433%32%33%
202324%32%33%
202223%31%31%
202123%30%31%
202023%30%31%
201935%30%30%
201835%31%30%
201718%29%30%
201618%30%29%
201510%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
12,950 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202513:114:112:1
202413:114:112:1
202314:114:112:1
202211:114:112:1
202111:114:112:1
202011:114:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202525%49%51%
202425%47%51%
202328%47%51%
202228%47%51%
202128%46%50%
202028%46%50%
201928%46%50%
201828%46%50%
201725%45%49%
201625%45%49%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025121716
2024121716
2023191716
2022191716
2021191716
2020191716
2019191716
2018191716
2017121716
2016121716
201561616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$11,126

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$4,000$11,528$12,988
2024$4,000$7,850$10,159
2023$4,000$7,262$9,500
2022$4,000$6,990$8,989
2021$4,000$6,733$8,661
2020$4,000$6,588$8,383
2019$4,000$6,498$8,266
2018$4,000$6,221$7,888
2017$4,000$6,112$7,628
2016$4,000$5,726$7,230
2015$3,000$5,351$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510%32%31%
202410%30%30%
202310%30%30%
202210%29%29%
202110%27%29%
202010%28%29%
201910%27%28%
201810%25%27%
201710%26%26%
201610%25%25%
201520%24%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,284

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$500$2,807$4,864
2024$500$2,583$4,788
2023$500$2,188$4,663
2022$500$2,260$4,366
2021$500$2,317$4,213
2020$500$2,300$4,101
2019$500$2,424$3,985
2018$500$2,276$3,694
2017$500$2,246$3,658
2016$500$2,423$3,429
2015$500$2,449$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202599%86%83%
202499%92%88%
202399%93%88%
202299%92%88%
202199%93%88%
202099%93%88%
201999%92%88%
201899%92%88%
201799%92%88%
201699%93%88%
201599%92%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Morton Grove, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Morton Grove, IL is Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Morton Grove?
2 private preschools are located in Morton Grove.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Morton Grove?
50% of private preschools in Morton Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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