For the 2025 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 1,964 students in Schaumburg, IL (there are 15 public schools, serving 10,314 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Schaumburg, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Schaumburg, IL include St. Peter Lutheran School, Prince Of Peace Preschool, and Schaumburg Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Schaumburg Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Prince Of Peace Preschool![Prince Of Peace Preschool Photo Prince Of Peace Preschool Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
930 West Higgins Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 885-7036
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 885-7036
Gr: PK | 70 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
208 E Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3350
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Gr: PK-12 | 889 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acarath Montessori Center
Montessori School
110 Hillcrest Blvd.
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 397-0111
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 397-0111
Gr: PK-1 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students
1600 W Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 882-9034
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 882-9034
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo The Goddard School Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
1001 E. Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 413-8777
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 413-8777
Gr: NS-K
Guidepost Montessori At Schaumburg
Montessori School
22 Kristin Dr
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(224) 801-4456
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(224) 801-4456
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
375 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 891-4440
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 891-4440
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kindercare Learning Center - North Schaumburg![Kindercare Learning Center - North Schaumburg Photo - We are tucked away in a quiet area near the corner of Quentin Road and Algonquin Road. We are proud to be a part of our community. Kindercare Learning Center - North Schaumburg Photo - We are tucked away in a quiet area near the corner of Quentin Road and Algonquin Road. We are proud to be a part of our community.]()

Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
North Schaumburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Precious Angels
Daycare / Preschool
1833 W Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 884-6228
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 884-6228
Gr: K | 33 students
Tutor Time
Daycare / Preschool
1725 W Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 310-3149
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 310-3149
Gr: K | 16 students Tuition listed
West Schaumburg KinderCare![West Schaumburg KinderCare Photo - Our infants enjoy both time in the classroom and outside the classroom. West Schaumburg KinderCare Photo - Our infants enjoy both time in the classroom and outside the classroom.]()

Daycare / Preschool
2350 Bode Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 884-0810
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 884-0810
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Westover Lane KinderCare![Westover Lane KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom Westover Lane KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]()

Daycare / Preschool
1122 Westover Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 524-8787
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 524-8787
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Wildflower Lane KinderCare![Wildflower Lane KinderCare Photo - Welcome to our school! Wildflower Lane KinderCare Photo - Welcome to our school!]()

Daycare / Preschool
150 Wildflower Ln
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 413-9980
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 413-9980
Gr: NS-PK
The Winston Knolls School
Special Education School
2353 Hassell Rd #110, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(630) 283-3221
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(630) 283-3221
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Wise Road/Schaumburg KinderCare![Wise Road/Schaumburg KinderCare Photo - Wise Road/Schaumburg KinderCare Wise Road/Schaumburg KinderCare Photo - Wise Road/Schaumburg KinderCare]()

Daycare / Preschool
650 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 895-1950
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 895-1950
Gr: NS-PK
Schaumburg, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Early Child Development Educational Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
1410 N Roosevelt Blvd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 605-8680
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 605-8680
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Schaumburg, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Schaumburg, IL include St. Peter Lutheran School, Prince Of Peace Preschool, and Schaumburg Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Schaumburg?
18 private schools are located in Schaumburg.
How diverse are private schools in Schaumburg?
Schaumburg private schools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Schaumburg go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Schaumburg are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Schaumburg?
Which private schools in Schaumburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Schaumburg include: Kindercare Learning Center - North Schaumburg vs. Schaumburg Christian School, Hadi School Of Excellence vs. Al-huda Academy
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