For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools belonging to National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools serving 189 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top-ranked private preschool belonging to National Coalition of Alternative Community School in Illinois is Detour 2 Discovery Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top-Ranked 草榴社区 Preschools Belonging to National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools in Illinois (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Gr: NS-K | 153 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mi Sol Montessori Academy
Montessori School
14249 S. Wolf Rd
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 244-2424
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 244-2424
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students
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