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Winnetka Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 1,022 students in Winnetka, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
67% of private preschools in Winnetka, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,022
  • Average Tuition: $21,550
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Winnetka, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,022
  • Average Tuition: $21,550
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Winnetka, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Winnetka Private Preschools (2026-27)

North Shore Country Day School Photo
North Shore Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
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Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
(8)
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Map of The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity
The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
180 Ridge Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0031
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Winnetka, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of French School
French School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Specialized Curriculum
562 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-5800
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Winnetka, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,022
Students
$21,550
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Winnetka)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,241 Schools
# Students
1,022 Students
181,197 Students
% Students of Color
7%
33%
0.42
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
15,755 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
23 Students
12,009 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
751 Students
87,463 Students
% White Students
74%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
212 Students
57,650 Students
% of Others Students
21%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
135 Teachers
12,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
49%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
7 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1286
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,550
$8,628
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,880
$3,375
Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$15.79 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Winnetka, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Winnetka, IL include North Shore Country Day School, The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity, and Sacred Heart School.
How many private preschools are located in Winnetka?
3 private preschools are located in Winnetka.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Winnetka?
67% of private preschools in Winnetka are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Winnetka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Winnetka include: The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity vs. Sacred Heart School

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