Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Tamarak Country School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
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%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
250 Marriott Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(224) 441-3080
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
30 Riverwoods Road
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 945-1450
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Alternative School
165 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 465-3431
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 44
Jewish
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 506 students
Catholic
181 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7
All-girls (Catholic)
760 E Westleigh Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-4300
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students
Catholic
900 W Everett Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-0371
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Jewish
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
250 Marriott Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(224) 441-3080
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
30 Riverwoods Road
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 945-1450
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Alternative School
165 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 465-3431
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students
Catholic
900 W Everett Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-0371
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Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35w071 Villa Maria Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
9208.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Abbott Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
949 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5160
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5160
9209.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 W Spring St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-5275
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-5275
9209.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
819 W Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
9209.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 E Crystal Lake Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5897
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5897
9209.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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