Immaculate Conception School - St. Joseph School Photo

Best Illinois Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 250 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 67,847 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois include Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School, Immaculate Conception Grade School, and Academy Of St. Benedict The African.
The average tuition cost is $7,725, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $11,586.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of St. Benedict The African
Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!
(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
295 N Clinton St
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(13)
1155 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annunciation Of The Bvm School
Annunciation Of The Bvm School Photo - Annunciation has a terrific staff who cultivate a community of learners supported by the teachings of Christ.
(Catholic)
(1)
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5
Ascension Continuation School
Ascension Continuation School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
(Catholic)
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Tuition listed
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Tuition listed
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
(1)
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Sports: 7
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
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
Holy Angels
(Catholic)
750 E. 40th St.
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 403-5822
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Holy Angels Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
4407 Highcrest Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
504 Fountains Pkwy
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 628-7395
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception Photo - Mr. Kish welcomes students on the first day.
(Catholic)
321 S Metter Avenue
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5353
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
1431 N North Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception Grade School
Immaculate Conception Grade School Photo - ICGS is MORE than a school. We are a family.
(Catholic)
(2)
132 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
505 E North Street
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4111
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
115 N B St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-6037
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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
Jordan Catholic School
Jordan Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
2901 24th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-7366
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Little Flower Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Marquette Academy
(Catholic)
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Tuition listed
Maternity Bvm Elementary School
Maternity Bvm Elementary School Photo - We have a computer lab, IPads, Chromebooks, Smartboards, a green screen, and partnerships with the Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, and the Shedd Aquarium.
(Catholic)
(7)
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Montini Catholic School
Montini Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
1405 N Richmond Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Noonan Continuation Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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
Our Lady Of Grace School
Our Lady Of Grace School Photo - Our students have access to Chromebooks, a full computer lab, Ipads, Smartboards, and tech savvy teachers.
(Catholic)
(1)
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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