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St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School Photo - Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena - St. Lucy School! We are proud of our 126 year history serving the Oak Park and Austin communities as a faith-based, Christian centered Catholic grammar school.

Best Oak Park ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,557 students in Oak Park, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Oak Park, IL include Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park, Ascension Catholic School, and St. Giles School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private preschools in Oak Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Oak Park ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ascension Catholic School
Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Gr: NS-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School Photo - Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena - St. Lucy School! We are proud of our 126 year history serving the Oak Park and Austin communities as a faith-based, Christian centered Catholic grammar school.
(Catholic)
(1)
27 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-5286
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Giles School
St. Giles School Photo
(Catholic)
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Alcuin Montessori School
Alcuin Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Field School
(Christian)
931 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
820 Ontario St
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-1190
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Morningside Children's Academy
Montessori School
1192 S Cuyler Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-3979
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Oakpark Montessori School
Montessori School
937 Garfield St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 358-6000
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
West Suburban Montessori School
West Suburban Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
1039 S East Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Tuition listed
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Oak Park, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abc Toon Town Ii (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
208 Harrison St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-0701
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
165 N Lombard Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6570
Gr: K | 45 students
326 Lake Street # 8
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-2060
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students
200 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-5131
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students

Overview

This Town (Oak Park)
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,557 Students
182,056 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
108 Teachers
12,956 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
49%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,402
$11,229
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$2,899
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
281 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
18%
7%
# White Students
608 Students
87,535 Students
% White Students
40%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
455 Students
57,880 Students
% of Others Students
30%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Oak Park, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Oak Park, IL include Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park, Ascension Catholic School, and St. Giles School.
How many private preschools are located in Oak Park?
10 private preschools are located in Oak Park.
How diverse are private preschools in Oak Park?
Oak Park private preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Oak Park?
50% of private preschools in Oak Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Oak Park are often viewed compared to one another?

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