Best Palos Heights Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 351 students in Palos Heights, IL.
The top-ranked private preschool in Palos Heights, IL is St. Alexander School.
67% of private preschools in Palos Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Palos Heights Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Alexander School
(Catholic)
7025 W 126th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3
Sandbox Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
12832 S Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-5443
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Trusting Hearts Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
12424 S 71ct
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-2260
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
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Palos Heights, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5705 W 127th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 385-6250
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students

Overview

This Town (Palos Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
351 Students
182,436 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
12,934 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
6,859 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
11,947 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
246 Students
87,537 Students
% White Students
70%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
80 Students
58,020 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Palos Heights, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Palos Heights, IL is St. Alexander School.
How many private preschools are located in Palos Heights?
3 private preschools are located in Palos Heights.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Palos Heights?
67% of private preschools in Palos Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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