For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers serving 874 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers in Illinois include St. Michael Catholic School, St. Paul Continuation School, and Chicago Lighthouse.
60% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top-Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers in Illinois (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
314 W Willow Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 462-5009
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 462-5009
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
St. Paul Continuation School
(Catholic)
322 W Washington St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2470
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2470
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Avg. class size: 21 students
Messiah Lutheran Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1605 Vernon Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-3767
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-3767
Gr: NS-K | 6 students
North Schaumburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
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