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Best Saint Charles Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 900 students in Saint Charles, IL.
The top-ranked private preschool in Saint Charles, IL is St. Patrick School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
25% of private preschools in Saint Charles, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Saint Charles Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
787 Crane Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 338-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
200 N. Tyler Road
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-0100
Gr: NS-K | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Kensington School Of St. Charles
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1900 Cumberland Green Pkwy
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 990-8000
Gr: PK-K | 159 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Charles KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
1875 Prairie St.
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-2333
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Saint Charles, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Courtyard Dr
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-8282
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Wasco KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
40 W 170 LaFox Rd.
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 587-9150
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Saint Charles)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
900 Students
181,912 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
12,931 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$11,275
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
6,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
15,756 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
12,004 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
348 Students
87,486 Students
% White Students
39%
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
470 Students
57,717 Students
% of Others Students
52%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Saint Charles, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Saint Charles, IL is St. Patrick School.
How many private preschools are located in Saint Charles?
4 private preschools are located in Saint Charles.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Saint Charles?
25% of private preschools in Saint Charles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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