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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tamarak Country School?
The application deadline for Tamarak Country School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Tamarak Country School is Fusion Academy Lake Forest (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Riverwoods Montessori School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lincolnshire KinderCare (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lincolnshire KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
250 Marriott Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(224) 441-3080
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(224) 441-3080
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Lincolnshire Community Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
30 Riverwoods Road
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 945-1450
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 945-1450
1.6 miles
Gr: NS | 60 students Tuition listed
Cdw At Play Child Care Center
Alternative School
165 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 465-3431
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 465-3431
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Riverwoods Montessori School
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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