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Best Near South Side 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 989 students in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Near South Side include Old St. Marys School, Daystar Academy, and Detour 2 Discovery Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
40% of private preschools in Near South Side are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Near South Side 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Daystar Academy
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Gr: NS-K | 153 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Old St. Marys School
(Catholic)
(2)
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Loop Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-8828
Gr: K | 30 students
South Loop KinderCare
South Loop KinderCare Photo - Indoor Playscapes
Daycare / Preschool
1501 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
Gr: NS-PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL include Old St. Marys School, Daystar Academy, and Detour 2 Discovery Day School.
How many private preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago?
5 private preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago.
How diverse are private preschools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago private preschools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago?
40% of private preschools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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