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Best Dekalb 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 338 students in Dekalb, IL.
The top-ranked private preschool in Dekalb, IL is St. Mary School.
33% of private preschools in Dekalb, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Dekalb 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
210 Gurler Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Hillcrest Drive KinderCare
Hillcrest Drive KinderCare Photo - Sensory Fun
Daycare / Preschool
207 E Hillcrest Dr.
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-1541
Gr: NS-PK
Northwester Center For Autism
Special Education School
(1)
315 N 6th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students

Overview

This Town (Dekalb)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
338 Students
181,744 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
12,919 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,985
$11,275

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
15,750 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
11,928 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
206 Students
87,485 Students
% White Students
60%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
95 Students
57,632 Students
% of Others Students
28%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Dekalb, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Dekalb, IL is St. Mary School.
How many private preschools are located in Dekalb?
3 private preschools are located in Dekalb.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dekalb?
33% of private preschools in Dekalb are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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