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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 151 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children serving 17,654 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Illinois include St. Josaphat School, Immaculate Conception School, and St. Helen School.
The average tuition cost is $16,797, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,700.
32% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Illinois (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chiaravalle Montessori
Chiaravalle Montessori Photo - Opening the North Wing in September 2015, Chiaravalle became the first LEED Platinum Montessori school addition in the US and the first LEED Platinum independent school addition in Illinois.
Montessori School
(12)
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
The Chicago Academy For The Arts
The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo - Chicagoland's independent high school for the arts.
Special Program Emphasis
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago State Univ Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
9501 S King Drive # 101
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-2556
Gr: NS | 120 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frances Xavier Warde School
(Catholic)
120 S Desplaines Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 268-2544
Gr: PK-8 | 845 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
801 S. Arbor Vitae
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
Gr: NS-K Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
1431 N North Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
7263 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-0545
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School - St. Joseph School
Immaculate Conception School - St. Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
Prekindergarten - Grade 3: 1431 N. North Park Avenue; Grades 4- 8, Tot Program: 363 W. Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Shore Schools
5611 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-6707
Gr: NS-K | 292 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1802 N Fairfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students
Noonan Continuation Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Northeastern Il Univ Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
5500 N Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 442-4540
Gr: NS-PK | 87 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Old St. Marys School
(Catholic)
(2)
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Penny Lane School
Daycare / Preschool
10255 Ridgeland Ave Ste C
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 425-4233
Gr: PK-K | 255 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Plato Academy
(2)
915 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 768-7188
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Prince Of Peace Preschool
Prince Of Peace Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
930 West Higgins Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 885-7036
Gr: PK | 70 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Queen Of All Saints
(Catholic)
6230 N Lemont Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-0567
Gr: NS-8 | 649 students Tuition listed
St. Ferdinand Parish School
(Catholic)
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
St. George School
(Catholic)
(2)
6700 176th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
St. Giles School
(Catholic)
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Helen School
(Catholic)
2347 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
10212 S Vernon Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-2331
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
St. Josaphat School
St. Josaphat School Photo - St. Josaphat School is dedicated to providing an excellent academic education rich in faith formation rooted in Catholic teachings. Our welcoming school community works together to promote the development of the whole child in preparation for a lifetime or learning and service to others.
(Catholic)
(13)
2245 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-0909
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Luke School
St. Luke School Photo
(Catholic)
519 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-8587
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Margaret Of Scotland School
(Catholic)
(1)
9833 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-1088
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Mary Star Of The Sea School
St. Mary Star Of The Sea School Photo - St. Mary Star of the Sea School
(Catholic)
6424 S Kenneth Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 767-6160
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
787 Crane Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 338-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius V School
(Catholic)
1919 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-1590
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Viator Elementary School
St. Viator Elementary School Photo - Since 1902...
(Catholic)
(2)
4140 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Visitation Catholic School
Visitation Catholic School Photo - Student Savvy works with students to support our Social-Emotional Learning programs! From starting our mornings to working with our in-house United Stand Counselors and Studen Savvy, SEL is integrated into each day at Vis. Helping us to grow and build a stronger community in school and at home!
(Catholic)
900 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
123 You N Me Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School Photo - Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
5235 S Cornell Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 493-8880
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
All Aboard Learning Express
Daycare / Preschool
4008 W Rosemont Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 202-0554
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Tuition listed
The Angels Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
6732 34th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 788-3108
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
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