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Best Skokie Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 86%.
40% of private preschools in Skokie, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Islamic).

Top-Ranked Skokie Private Preschools (2026)

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

Skokie, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran Academy (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5201 Galitz St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 673-5030
Gr: K-9 | 106 students

Overview

This Town (Skokie)
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,537 Students
182,440 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
220 Teachers
12,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
49%
Average Class Size
26 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,243
$11,300
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$2,807
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$53.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
6,859 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
11,947 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,943 Students
87,537 Students
% White Students
79%
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
495 Students
58,024 Students
% of Others Students
20%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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?
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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