For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools belonging to National Association of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Special Education Centers serving 874 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Special Education Centers in Illinois include St. Michael Catholic School, Chicago Lighthouse, and St. Paul Continuation School.
60% of private preschools belonging to National Association of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Special Education Centers in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to National Association of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Special Education Centers in Illinois (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
314 W Willow Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 462-5009
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 462-5009
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
St. Paul Continuation School
(Catholic)
322 W Washington St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2470
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2470
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Avg. class size: 21 students
Messiah Lutheran Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1605 Vernon Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-3767
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-3767
Gr: NS-K | 6 students
North Schaumburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
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