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German International School Chicago Photo - Hooray for 8th Grade Graduates

Best Illinois 草榴社区 Preschools Belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving 2,385 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois include St. Matthias School, GEMS World Academy Chicago, and Holy Family Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
43% of private preschools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked 草榴社区 Preschools Belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
German International School Chicago
German International School Chicago Photo - Hooray for 8th Grade Graduates
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Daystar Academy
Daystar Academy Photo
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
GEMS World Academy Chicago
GEMS World Academy Chicago Photo
(7)
350 E. South Water Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 809-8900
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
Gr: NS-8 | 501 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Matthias School
St. Matthias School Photo - St. Matthias is the only International Baccalaureate (IB) Catholic elementary school in the state of Illinois.
(Catholic)
(7)
4910 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-0999
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Peoria Academy
Peoria Academy Photo - Peoria Academy preparing students to be caring, resilient, and successful in an increasingly global tomorrow.
(1)
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed

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