Illinois Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 28 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 5,421 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Illinois include Trinity Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran, and St. Johns Lutheran School.
The average tuition cost is $5,706, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $8,969.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Illinois (2026-27)

Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
304 South St
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3145
(3)
Immanuel Lutheran Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
148 E 3rd Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-9302
(2)
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
950 Hart Rd.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
(4)
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5 S Van Buren St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-1010
(3)
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1225 E 2nd St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-5346
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1964 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-3511
(2)
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
606 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6142
Rockford Lutheran Academy Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Other Lutheran
4700 Augustana Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4947
Rockford Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
(2)
Map of St. John's Lutheran
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
220 S Lincoln Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 932-3196
(1)
St. John's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4939 W Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 736-1196
(6)
St. John's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
808 South Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
206 E Main St
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2422
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
112 N Border Street
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
108 W Woodworth Rd
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4209
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1165 S. Wesmore Meyers Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-5601
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 20
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6850 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
(8)
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
11503 German Church Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(708) 839-1444
(3)
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1102 W Hamilton Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 829-7513
Map of Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
408 Jackson St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5156
Zion-Concord Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
865 S Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 766-0228
Our Saviors Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2645 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
(2)
St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
509 S Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-1714
Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
St. Philip Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2500 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 561-9830
(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Illinois?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Illinois include Trinity Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran, and St. Johns Lutheran School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Illinois?
28 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Illinois.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $5,706, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $8,969.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Illinois?
Illinois private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other Lutheran).

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