Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo - Teachers encourage children to express themselves creatively through art.

Best Palatine Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,863 students in Palatine, IL.
The top ranked private preschools in Palatine, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, Quest Academy, and Holy Family Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
44% of private preschools in Palatine, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Palatine Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
Gr: NS-8 | 501 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(9)
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
Palatine KinderCare
Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!
Daycare / Preschool
929 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
Gr: NS-PK | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Quest Academy
Quest Academy Photo - Home of the Knights!
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Theresa School
St. Theresa School Photo - ST. THERESA SCHOOL - Offering morning and all-day Preschool and Kindergarten Programs through 8th grade
(Catholic)
(9)
445 N. Benton Street
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Baldwin Road KinderCare
Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo - Teachers encourage children to express themselves creatively through art.
Daycare / Preschool
1653 N. Baldwin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-2270
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Learning Loft Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
655 N 1st Bank Dr
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-5437
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Quentin Road KinderCare
Quentin Road KinderCare Photo - Kindercare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
838 North Quentin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2229
Gr: NS-PK
St. Thomas Of Villanova School
(Catholic)
1141 E Anderson Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Palatine, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Palatine, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, Quest Academy, and Holy Family Catholic Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Palatine?
9 private preschools are located in Palatine.
How diverse are private preschools in Palatine?
Palatine private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Palatine?
44% of private preschools in Palatine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Palatine are often viewed compared to one another?

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