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Skokie Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 2,537 students in Skokie, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
40% of private preschools in Skokie, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 2,537
  • Average Tuition: $17,243
  • Average Class Size: 26 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Skokie, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 2,537
  • Average Tuition: $17,243
  • Average Class Size: 26 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Skokie, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Skokie Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 705 students
Jewish
4600 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
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Map of Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students
Jewish
5201 Howard St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 674-6095
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Map of Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Jewish
7120 Laramie Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 674-6533
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Map of Mcc Academy-elementary
Mcc Academy-elementary
Gr: PK-12 | 721 students
Islamic
9301 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(224) 534-7638
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Map of Devonshire Montessori School
Devonshire Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Montessori School
4154 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 414-8366
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
9651 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 773-0200
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Map of Mosaic Early Childhood Center
Mosaic Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
4023 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 675-7030
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Map of Skokie Montessori School
Skokie Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
8401 Karlov Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 679-4614
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Map of Swift Child Care Center
Swift Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
8260 Elmwood Street
Skokie, IL 60077
(800) 675-6039
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Map of Tiny Tot Preschool & Kindergarten
Tiny Tot Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
4346 Howard St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 675-6619
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Skokie, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Paul Lutheran Academy
St. Paul Lutheran Academy
Gr: K-9 | 106 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5201 Galitz St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 673-5030
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Skokie, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

10
Private Schools
2,537
Students
+13.1% (+294 students) 10-yr
$17,243
Avg. Tuition
26
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
-25.0% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+10.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Skokie)
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,244 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearSkokie, IL Total Schools
202510
202410
20238
20228
20218
20209
201911
201811
20179
20169
201510
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# Students
2,537 Students
181,885 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearSkokie, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025282160191
2024282158187
2023257164185
2022257168188
2021262164184
2020250159179
2019219166182
2018219165181
2017266167183
2016261165181
2015224156173
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% Students of Color
15%
33%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSkokie, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515%33%32%
202415%33%32%
202311%34%32%
202215%34%31%
202112%34%32%
202016%35%31%
201922%33%31%
201822%33%30%
201721%33%31%
201621%34%31%
201520%35%31%
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0.34
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearSkokie, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.340.660.65
20240.340.660.65
20230.400.660.65
20220.400.660.64
20210.420.660.64
20200.470.670.64
20190.530.650.64
20180.530.660.64
20170.520.640.62
20160.520.640.62
20150.520.640.62
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSkokie, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20231%4%5%
20221%4%5%
20211%5%5%
20204%5%4%
20194%5%5%
20184%5%5%
20174%3%3%
20164%3%3%
20153%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSkokie, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20231%9%8%
20221%9%8%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%7%
20191%8%7%
20181%8%7%
20171%7%6%
20161%8%7%
20151%7%6%
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# Black Students
11 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSkokie, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20231%7%6%
20221%7%6%
20211%7%7%
20201%8%7%
20191%7%6%
20181%7%6%
20171%7%6%
20161%7%6%
20151%7%6%
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# White Students
1,943 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
79%
48%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSkokie, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202580%48%48%
202480%48%48%
202374%48%48%
202273%49%50%
202172%49%50%
202068%48%51%
201960%50%52%
201860%49%52%
201761%52%54%
201662%51%54%
201561%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
495 Students
57,762 Students
% of Others Students
20%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSkokie, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202520%32%34%
202420%32%33%
202323%32%33%
202224%31%31%
202125%30%31%
202026%30%31%
201934%30%30%
201834%31%30%
201733%29%30%
201632%30%29%
201534%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
220 Teachers
12,974 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSkokie, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202511:114:112:1
202411:114:112:1
202310:114:112:1
202210:114:112:1
202110:114:112:1
202010:114:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201510:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
49%
Average Class Size
26 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,243
$8,962
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$3,386
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$11.1 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Skokie, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Skokie, IL include Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, Mcc Academy-elementary, and Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School.
How many private preschools are located in Skokie?
10 private preschools are located in Skokie.
How diverse are private preschools in Skokie?
Skokie private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Skokie?
40% of private preschools in Skokie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Islamic).
Which private preschools in Skokie are often viewed compared to one another?

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