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Northbrook Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 1,092 students in Northbrook, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
36% of private preschools in Northbrook, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Northbrook Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
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St. Norbert School Photo
St. Norbert School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1817 Walters Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 513-6722
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Map of Bernard Weinger Jcc
Bernard Weinger Jcc
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
300 Revere Dr Ste 100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 406-9200
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Map of Childrens Learning Path Montessori
Childrens Learning Path Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Montessori School
1133 Pfingsten Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1533
(3)
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Countryside Day School Photo
Countryside Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
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Dayspring Montessori School
Gr: K | 11 students
Montessori School
950 Northbrook Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 714-9002
(1)
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Map of Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center
Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Daycare / Preschool
3835 Willow Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3004
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Map of The Little Hands Child Development Center
The Little Hands Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Daycare / Preschool
2755 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 326-9500
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Map of Northbrook Montessori School
Northbrook Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
Montessori School
135 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
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Solomon Schechter Day School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
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Map of Wyspa Dzieci Learning Center
Wyspa Dzieci Learning Center
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
755 Huehl Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 235-4385
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Northbrook, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

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One Leap Ahead
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
3588 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 297-5151
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Northbrook, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
+57.1% (+4 schools) 10-yr
1,092
Students
+152.2% (+659 students) 10-yr
$18,850
Avg. Tuition
24
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
-75.0% (-39.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-44.4% (-8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Northbrook)
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,244 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearNorthbrook, IL Total Schools
202511
202411
20239
20229
202110
202010
201910
20189
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
1,092 Students
181,201 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearNorthbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025115160191
2024115158187
202383164185
202278168188
202172164184
202072159179
201981166182
201874165181
2017127167183
2016127165181
201562156173
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% Students of Color
13%
33%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202513%33%32%
202413%33%32%
202323%34%32%
202224%34%31%
202124%34%32%
202024%35%31%
201927%33%31%
201831%33%30%
201711%33%31%
201611%34%31%
201552%35%31%
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0.54
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorthbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.550.660.65
20240.550.660.65
20230.520.660.65
20220.560.660.64
20210.560.660.64
20200.560.670.64
20190.540.650.64
20180.440.660.64
20170.250.640.62
20160.250.640.62
20150.640.640.62
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%4%4%
20243%4%5%
20234%4%5%
20225%4%5%
20215%5%5%
20205%5%4%
20194%5%5%
20183%5%5%
20171%3%3%
20161%3%3%
201524%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
20 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%9%8%
20242%9%8%
20232%9%8%
20223%9%8%
20213%9%7%
20203%9%7%
20193%8%7%
20182%8%7%
20152%7%6%
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# Black Students
4 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
<1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20231%7%6%
20221%7%6%
20211%7%7%
20201%8%7%
20191%7%6%
20181%7%6%
20151%7%6%
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# White Students
630 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
57%
48%

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White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550%48%48%
202450%48%48%
202331%48%48%
202236%49%50%
202135%49%50%
202035%48%51%
201934%50%52%
201822%49%52%
201713%52%54%
201613%51%54%
201521%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
427 Students
57,573 Students
% of Others Students
38%
32%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202545%32%34%
202445%32%33%
202362%32%33%
202255%31%31%
202156%30%31%
202056%30%31%
201958%30%30%
201872%31%30%
201786%29%30%
201686%30%29%
201551%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
112 Teachers
12,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202511:114:112:1
202411:114:112:1
202317:114:112:1
202216:114:112:1
202116:114:112:1
202016:114:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201518:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
49%
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,850
$8,969
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$3,375
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Northbrook, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Northbrook, IL include Sager Solomon Schechter Day School and St. Norbert School.
How many private preschools are located in Northbrook?
11 private preschools are located in Northbrook.
How diverse are private preschools in Northbrook?
Northbrook private preschools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Northbrook?
36% of private preschools in Northbrook are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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