For the 2026 school year, there are 1,246 private daycares & preschools serving 182,109 students in Illinois.
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Illinois include The Avery Coonley School, Academy Of St. Benedict The African, and Ascension Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $11,275, which is lower than the Illinois average tuition cost of $12,508.
52% of private daycares & preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top-Ranked Illinois 草榴社区 Daycares & Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
Gr: NS-8 | 422 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
The Goddard School Third Lake ![The Goddard School Third Lake Photo]( "The Goddard School Third Lake Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
34638 North Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
Gr: PK-K | 266 students
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Alternative School
2001 S Oak St Ste A
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 344-4863
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 344-4863
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1450 Quincy Bridge Ct
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-7200
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-7200
Gr: NS-PK | 15 students Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
4622 Lacey Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-0147
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-0147
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
6351 S Cass Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 493-1233
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 493-1233
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
275 W Loop Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 871-1500
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 871-1500
Gr: NS-PK | 46 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
813 N River Rd
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-2695
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-2695
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Chesterbrook Academy Oswego-Naperville
Daycare / Preschool
1587 Oswego Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 527-1180
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 527-1180
Gr: NS-PK
Creative Learning Montessori School ![Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School]( "Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School")
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Tuition listed
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Montessori Habitat ![Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society]( "Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society")
Montessori School
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
501 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-4424
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-4424
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15w455 79th street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8
Academy Of St. Benedict The African ![Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!]( "Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!")
(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
295 N Clinton St
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
1155 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts ![Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo]( "Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo")
(Catholic)
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5
Aqsa School
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
4600 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Gr: PK-8 | 705 students
Ascension Catholic School ![Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.]( "Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.")
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Beardstown Christian Academy
(Christian)
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School ![Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Photo - 2022 Undefeated League Champions!]( "Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Photo - 2022 Undefeated League Champions!")
(Jewish)
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1550 Modaff Road
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 355-6607
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 355-6607
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Bethel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
325 East Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 219-6153
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 219-6153
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Illinois?
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Illinois include The Avery Coonley School, Academy Of St. Benedict The African, and Ascension Catholic School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Illinois?
1,246 private daycares & preschools are located in Illinois.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $11,275, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,508.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Illinois?
Illinois private daycares & preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
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