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Best Niles Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 950 students in Niles, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Niles, IL include St. John Brebeuf School and Logos Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private preschools in Niles, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Niles Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Logos Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Brebeuf School
(Catholic)
8301 N Harlem Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 966-3266
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Mothers Touch Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
8350 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 813-5039
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Childrens Learning World
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Embers Academy
Embers Academy Photo
(Catholic)
8340 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 518-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students
Kiddie Garden
Daycare / Preschool
9130 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 699-8585
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Niles, Illinois

Niles, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
8300 North Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 823-2550
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
St. Matthew Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
9204 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 297-5898
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students

Overview

This Town (Niles)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
950 Students
182,410 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
12,923 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,400
$11,528
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
87 Students
6,858 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
11,944 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
442 Students
87,452 Students
% White Students
47%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
354 Students
58,086 Students
% of Others Students
37%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Niles, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Niles, IL include St. John Brebeuf School and Logos Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Niles?
6 private preschools are located in Niles.
How diverse are private preschools in Niles?
Niles private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Niles?
50% of private preschools in Niles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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