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Best Illinois Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 4,727 students in Illinois.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Illinois include Lycee Francais De Chicago, Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, and Science & Arts Academy.
The average tuition cost is $22,672, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $8,980.
48% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 4,727

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 4,727

Top Ranked Illinois Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

German International School Chicago Photo
German International School Chicago
Gr: PK-9 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
(1)
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Bennett Day School Photo
Bennett Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
(2)
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Daystar Academy Photo
Daystar Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
(1)
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Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Gr: NS-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
(3)
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Midwest Academy For Gifted Education Photo
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
(26)
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Quest Academy Photo
Quest Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
(1)
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Map of Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
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Map of St. Blase Polish Catholic School
St. Blase Polish Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 817 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
6101 S 75th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-8772
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Map of St. Fabian's Educational Center
St. Fabian's Educational Center
Gr: PK-11 | 350 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
7450 W 83rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
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Science & Arts Academy Photo
Science & Arts Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
(5)
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Science Academy Of Chicago Photo
Science Academy Of Chicago
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
(8)
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Map of Betel Christian School
Betel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
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Map of Coram Deo Classical School
Coram Deo Classical School
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
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Da Vinci Waldorf School Photo
Da Vinci Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum
150 W Bonner Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
(6)
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The Einstein Academy Photo
The Einstein Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
(4)
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Map of Elite Scholars Steam Academy
Elite Scholars Steam Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Specialized Curriculum
323 Benedictine Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
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Map of Higher Heights Christian Academy
Higher Heights Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1647 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 898-2001
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Map of Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1207 E Lincoln Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
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Map of Maywood Margery Daw Day Care
Maywood Margery Daw Day Care
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum
500 S 4th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 343-8466
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St. Albert The Great School Photo
St. Albert The Great School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
5535 West State Road
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 424-7757
(2)
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21
Private Schools
4,727
Students
$22,672
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois include Lycee Francais De Chicago, Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, and Science & Arts Academy.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois?
21 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois.
How much do private preschools with special program emphasis cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $22,672, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $8,980.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
Illinois private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
48% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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