For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 other private preschools serving 2,421 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.
The top ranked other private preschools in Illinois include STUDYS Christian Academy, Calvary Academy, and Circle-Rock Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Other Private Preschools in Illinois (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students
74 Park Drive
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-0057
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-0057
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5701 N. Redwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 714-0299
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 714-0299
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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