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Prairie School of DuPage Photo - A teacher points out the details in a leaf during morning outdoor observations.

Best Wheaton Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,339 students in Wheaton, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Wheaton, IL include St. Michael Catholic School and Prairie School of DuPage.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
20% of private preschools in Wheaton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Wheaton Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Prairie School of DuPage
Prairie School of DuPage Photo - A teacher points out the details in a leaf during morning outdoor observations.
(8)
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
314 W Willow Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 462-5009
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Bright Horizons Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
25w725 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-2558
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
275 W Loop Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 871-1500
Gr: NS-PK | 46 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clapham School
Clapham School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dupage Montessori School - Wheaton
Montessori School
(1)
300 E Cole Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-1221
Gr: PK-K | 64 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Kensington School Of Wheaton
Daycare / Preschool
1746 S Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 990-8000
Gr: PK-K | 148 students
Roosevelt Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
222 E. Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(331) 399-3954
Gr: NS-PK
Wheaton KinderCare
Wheaton KinderCare Photo - Wheaton KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Loop Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 690-4848
Gr: NS-PK | 32 students
Wheaton Montessori School
Montessori School
(4)
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Gr: PK-9 | 167 students
[+] Show Closed 91黑料s in Wheaton, Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois 91黑料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2006)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
410 N Cross St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-0701
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
1776b S Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 653-9222
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students

Overview

This Town (Wheaton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,339 Students
182,041 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
12,934 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,200
$11,275
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,839
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
44 Students
6,849 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
15,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
9 Students
11,946 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
646 Students
87,511 Students
% White Students
50%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 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
552 Students
57,810 Students
% of Others Students
42%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Wheaton, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Wheaton, IL include St. Michael Catholic School and Prairie School of DuPage.
How many private preschools are located in Wheaton?
10 private preschools are located in Wheaton.
How diverse are private preschools in Wheaton?
Wheaton private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Wheaton?
20% of private preschools in Wheaton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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