For the 2026 school year, there are 15 alternative private preschools serving 999 students in Illinois.
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Illinois include St. Matthew Lutheran School, Monticello Christian Academy, and Chicago Lighthouse.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
33% of alternative private preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Illinois Alternative 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)
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
Monticello Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
225 E Livingston St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
24480 N Old Mchenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Beautiful Beginnings
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
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
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
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
Full Gospel Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3451 W. 175th St.
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 922-1229
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 922-1229
Gr: NS-5 | 81 students
The Goddard School In Round Lake
Alternative School
1155 S Amarias Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-1880
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-1880
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Tuition listed
Grace Holistic Center For Education
Alternative School
210 Beaver St
Yorkville, IL 60560
(331) 207-8932
Yorkville, IL 60560
(331) 207-8932
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Lifepointe
Alternative School (Christian)
5501 Stearns School Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-2335
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-2335
Gr: NS | 34 students
Montessori & Music Center
All-girls | Alternative School
1200 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-7778
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-7778
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
Peter Pan Early Learning Center
Alternative School
24w760 75th St
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 962-3950
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 962-3950
Gr: K | 38 students Tuition listed
Roseland Daycare Center
Alternative School
10624 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 881-1212
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 881-1212
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Tlc Learning Center
Alternative School
2844 Burr Oak Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-4220
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private preschools in Illinois?
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Illinois include St. Matthew Lutheran School, Monticello Christian Academy, and Chicago Lighthouse.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Illinois?
15 alternative private preschools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Illinois?
Illinois alternative private preschools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
33% of alternative private preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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