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Best New Lenox 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 471 students in New Lenox, IL.
The top-ranked private preschool in New Lenox, IL is Providence Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
80% of private preschools in New Lenox, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked New Lenox 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Providence Catholic High School
Providence Catholic High School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
(3)
1800 W Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
Gr: PK-K | 87 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ivy League Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
893 Country Creek Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-6380
Gr: K | 48 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2120 Calistoga Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2770
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
New Lenox KinderCare
New Lenox KinderCare Photo - Hanging out with Miss Sarah for Tummy Time!
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
507 E. Illinois Hwy.
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2908
Gr: NS-PK
St. Jude School
St. Jude School Photo - Christmas pageant at St. Jude School
(Catholic)
(1)
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (New Lenox)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
471 Students
181,744 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
12,919 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
48%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,513
$11,275
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,250
$2,839
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$53.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
15,750 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
11,928 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
189 Students
87,485 Students
% White Students
40%
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
270 Students
57,632 Students
% of Others Students
57%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in New Lenox, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in New Lenox, IL is Providence Catholic High School.
How many private preschools are located in New Lenox?
5 private preschools are located in New Lenox.
How diverse are private preschools in New Lenox?
New Lenox private preschools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in New Lenox?
80% of private preschools in New Lenox are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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