The Goddard School Photo

Best Schaumburg Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Schaumburg Christian School, and Prince Of Peace Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools in Schaumburg, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Schaumburg Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Prince Of Peace Preschool
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
Gr: PK | 70 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Lutheran School
St. Peter Lutheran School Photo - St. Peter Lutheran School, Schaumburg , Pre-School through 8th grade
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(19)
208 E Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Schaumburg Christian School
(Baptist)
(51)
200 N Roselle Road
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
Gr: PK-1 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Al-huda Academy
(Islamic)
435 Springsouth Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(630) 270-3130
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Christian Corner Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
1600 W Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 882-9034
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1001 E. Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 413-8777
Gr: NS-K
Guidepost Montessori At Schaumburg
Montessori School
22 Kristin Dr
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(224) 801-4456
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Hadi School Of Excellence
(Islamic)
(6)
375 South Roselle Road
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.
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd
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
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Precious Angels
Daycare / Preschool
1833 W Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 884-6228
Gr: K | 33 students
Tutor Time
Daycare / Preschool
1725 W Golf Rd
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.
Daycare / Preschool
2350 Bode Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 884-0810
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Westover Lane KinderCare
Westover Lane KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1122 Westover Lane
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!
Daycare / Preschool
150 Wildflower Ln
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
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
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
Gr: NS-PK
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Schaumburg, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1410 N Roosevelt Blvd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 605-8680
Gr: PK-K | 53 students

Overview

This Town (Schaumburg)
This State (IL)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,964 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
54%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,625
$12,512
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$275 million
$49.13 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
421 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
21%
4%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
91 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
530 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
27%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
854 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
43%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

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, Schaumburg Christian School, and Prince Of Peace Preschool.
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?
33% of private schools in Schaumburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Schaumburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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