Park View Montessori School - Mount Prospect Photo - playground

Best Mount Prospect Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,448 students in Mount Prospect, IL.
The top ranked private preschools in Mount Prospect, IL include St. Paul Lutheran School, St. Emily Elementary School, and St. Raymond School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private preschools in Mount Prospect, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Mount Prospect Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Emily Elementary School
(Catholic)
1400 E Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
18 S School Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12
St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
300 S Elmhurst Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1020 S Hunt Club Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 956-6222
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Kensington KinderCare
Kensington KinderCare Photo - Our toddlers are able to begin the earliest stages of math discovery by experimenting with various shapes.
Daycare / Preschool
300 West Kensington Rd.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-1585
Gr: NS-PK
Park View Montessori School - Mount Prospect
Park View Montessori School - Mount Prospect Photo - gym
Montessori School
(2)
1601 Feehanville Drive ste 300
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
Gr: NS-K | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Mount Prospect, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1101 S Linneman Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-7670
Gr: PK-2 | 55 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Mount Prospect, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Mount Prospect, IL include St. Paul Lutheran School, St. Emily Elementary School, and St. Raymond School.
How many private preschools are located in Mount Prospect?
6 private preschools are located in Mount Prospect.
How diverse are private preschools in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Mount Prospect?
50% of private preschools in Mount Prospect are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Mount Prospect are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Mount Prospect include: St. Raymond School vs. St. Emily Elementary School, St. Emily Elementary School vs. St. Raymond School

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