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Tamarak Country School

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Tamarak Country School in Lincolnshire, IL, offers early childhood education for grades PK and K in a rural setting with a nonsectarian affiliation.

The school enrolls 120 students across preschool and kindergarten, with a student–teacher ratio of 40:1 supported by three teachers.

Founded in 1946, Tamarak Country School operates on a 16–acre campus and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The student population includes approximately 10% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.

As a rural Illinois early learning program, Tamarak Country School serves families seeking preschool and kindergarten education in the Lincolnshire area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 120 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1946

Campus Size

16 acres

Student Body

Total Students

120 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

40:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 120 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $12,928 for elementary schools and $21,193 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).