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Best Waukegan Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 953 students in Waukegan, IL.
The top-ranked private preschool in Waukegan, IL is Lions Math And Science Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private preschools in Waukegan, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Waukegan Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lions Math And Science Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy Photo
All-girls (Christian)
(4)
3601 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-8147
Gr: PK-10 | 60 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 4
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1411 S White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 578-1111
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
510 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1310 N Frolic Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-0011
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Lake County Baptist School
Lake County Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Menta Academy North
Special Education School
621 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-1680
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
St. Anastasia Catholic School
St. Anastasia Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
629 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students

Overview

This Town (Waukegan)
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
953 Students
181,335 Students
% Average Students of Color
77%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
66 Teachers
12,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
48%
Average Class Size
9 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,050
$11,181
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$2,863
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.66
# American Indian Students
6 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
6,835 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
15,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
9%
# Black Students
223 Students
11,994 Students
% Black Students
24%
7%
# White Students
156 Students
87,283 Students
% White Students
16%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
240 Students
57,555 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Waukegan, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Waukegan, IL is Lions Math And Science Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Waukegan?
8 private preschools are located in Waukegan.
How diverse are private preschools in Waukegan?
Waukegan private preschools are approximately 77% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Waukegan?
75% of private preschools in Waukegan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Waukegan are often viewed compared to one another?

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