Private Schools

North Shore Area Private Day Schools

Regina Dominican is an independent all-girls Catholic high school built for girls with unique programs that allow each student to find and become the best version of herself.

701 Locust Rd.

Wilmette, IL 60091

(847) 256-7660

From the youngest Primary Grade Center preschooler to the most mature 8th-grader at the Upper Grade Center, a School of St. Mary (SOSM) Crusader demonstrates genuine school pride, a sense of community, personal confidence, Catholic values, and a deep commitment to serving others. Since 1917 SOSM promotes the education of the whole child both in the classroom and beyond, instilling values for life. For more than 100 years, the School of St. Mary has remained true to its motto: To Learn, To Serve, To Lead. Call today to see these words in action.

School of St. Mary Upper Grade Center

185 East Illinois Road

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

847-234-0371

Countryside Day School

Countryside Day School has a year round program for children ages 3 yrs through 6th grade from 7:30am-5:30pm. We are a fully accredited AMI montessori school with extended hours.

1985 Pfingsten Road

Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Phone: 847-498-1105

email: [email protected]

Baker Demonstration School (Preschool through 8th grade)

201 Sheridan Rd.

Wilmette, IL 60091

(847) 425-5800

Baker is nationally recognized for educational excellence and serves students in preschool through 8th grade. Our philosophy is rooted in a simple, but powerful idea: an education should do more than help a child excel academically; it should prepare them to thrive throughout life, no matter how different the future may look. While academic excellence is at our core, our hands-on, experiential curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, creation, and collaboration.

Kensington School – Founded in 1969 and nationally recognized for excellence, Kensington School is a private nursery, preschool and kindergarten serving children and families in the suburbs of Chicago. Locations: Glenview, Hinsdale (coming soon), Arlington Heights, Elmhurst, Geneva, Highlands, LaGrange, Naperville, South Naperville, St. Charles, Western Springs, Wheaton. More information: http://kensingtonschool.com/

A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8. Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.

Lake Forest Country Day School

Pre-K – Grade 8 Independent School

145 South Green Bay Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

(847) 234-2350

Montessori School of Lake Forest

13700 West Laurel Drive

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

(847) 918-1000

Elementary years: ages 6-12

Countryside Day School

Toddler, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle

1985 Pfingsten Rd.

Northbrook, Il 60062

(847) 796-2547

Lake Forest Academy

Local boarding school, grades 9-12

1500 West Kennedy Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

(847) 615-3210

North Shore Country Day School

North Shore Country Day School is a junior kindergarten through 12th grade, college-preparatory school founded in Winnetka, Illinois in 1919

310 Green Bay Road

Winnetka, IL 60093

(847) 446-0674

Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a faith-based community of faculty, parents and staff dedicated to educating the hearts and minds of children from preschool through 8th grade.

1095 Gage Street

Winnetka, IL 60093

(847) 446-0005

Lake Forest Daycares & Preschools

From the youngest Primary Grade Center preschooler to the most mature 8th-grader at the Upper Grade Center, a School of St. Mary (SOSM) Crusader demonstrates genuine school pride, a sense of community, personal confidence, Catholic values, and a deep commitment to serving others. Since 1917 SOSM promotes the education of the whole child both in the classroom and beyond, instilling values for life. For more than 100 years, the School of St. Mary has remained true to its motto: To Learn, To Serve, To Lead. Call today to see these words in action.

School of St. Mary Primary Grade Center

900 West Everett Road

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

847-283-9800

Lake Forest Country Day School

A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8. Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.

145 South Green Bay Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

(847) 234-2350

Montessori School of Lake Forest

13700 West Laurel Drive

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

(847) 918-1000

Highland Park Daycares & Preschools

JCC @ Am Shalom Synagogue

840 Vernon Ave.

Glencoe, IL 60022

Ravinia Nursery School

Offering half-day preschool and enrichments

686 Red Oak Lane

Highland Park, IL 60035

(847) 831-3700

Park District of Highland Park

Introducing ParkSchool Sprouts (2’s), Saplings (3’s), and Mighty Oaks (4’s). ParkSchool combines the best of our popular programs along with STREAM (Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) educational methods, that provides your child with a new level of learning and discovery. Come explore an amazing fresh approach to the childhood enrichment experience.

Location: West Ridge Center

636 Ridge Rd.

Highland Park, IL 60035

George W. Lutz Family Center – Highland Park

Offering before and after care, half-day preschool, all day preschool and summer camp

800 Clavey Road

Highland Park, IL 60035

(847) 433-6001

[email protected]

Highland Park Community Nursery School & Day Care Center

1850 Green Bay Road

Highland Park, Illinois 60035

847-432-3301

Highland Park Montessori Schools

Four locations offering private Kindergarten, before and after care, half-day preschool, all day preschool and summer camp:

Montessori Connection West

1731 Deerfield Road

Highland Park, IL 60035

(847) 831-9393

Montessori Connection East

330 Laurel Avenue

Highland Park, IL 60035

(847) 433-5106

Glencoe Montessori

556 Vernon Avenue

Glencoe, IL 60022

(847) 835-5101

Highland Park Montessori

1301 Clavey Road

Highland Park, IL 60035

(847) 433-3383

Chicago Botanic Garden Nature Preschool

Offering preschool for ages 3-5

1000 Lake Cook Road

Glencoe, IL 60022

[email protected]

(847) 835-8238

Our School Haus

Licensed home-based childcare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

1559 Forest Ave

Highland Park, Illinois

(847) 204-1720

[email protected]

Glencoe Daycares & Preschools

JCC @ Am Shalom Synagogue

840 Vernon Ave.

Glencoe, IL 60022

Playgroup North Shore

Playgroup provides structured learning and group play in a safe, supportive, and fun environment! Initially designed for children 15 months to 5 years old.

366 Park Ave,

Glencoe IL 60022

847-242-4060

[email protected]

Highland Park Montessori Schools:

Glencoe Montessori

556 Vernon Avenue

Glencoe, IL 60022

(847) 835-5101

Chicago Botanic Garden Nature Preschool

Offering preschool for ages 3-5

1000 Lake Cook Road

Glencoe, IL 60022

[email protected]

(847) 835-8238

Glencoe Park Districts Children’s Circle

Offering full-day preschool program for ages 6 weeks – 6 years

For more information on Children’s Circle, contact Jessica Stockl, Early Childhood Program Supervisor, at (847) 835-7533 by email at [email protected]

Glencoe Junior Kindergarten and Nursery School (GJK)

Offering half-day programs: Independent, nonprofit, and play-based preschool dedicated to the unique development of each child.

999 Green Bay Road

Glencoe, IL 60022

847-835-4455

[email protected]

Highland Park/Glencoe Area Faith Based Preschools

JCC @ Am Shalom Synagogue

Offering half-day preschool and enrichment programs

840 Vernon Ave

Glencoe, IL 60022

Director: Jody Benishay: [email protected]

(847) 835-0008

Beth El Preschool

Offering half-day preschool and enrichments

1175 Sheridan Road

Highland Park, IL 60035

(847) 432-8900

Highland Park Presbyterian Church

330 Laurel Avenue

Highland Park, IL 60035

847-432-1695

Northbrook/Glenview/Deerfield Preschools

JCC Chicago Early Childhood at ‘Z’ Frank Apachi

Offering half-day preschool and enrichment programs

3050 Woodridge Ln.

Northbrook, IL 60062

Director: Leanne Nathan: [email protected]

(847) 272-8707

Kensington School – Founded in 1969 and nationally recognized for excellence, Kensington School is a private nursery, preschool and kindergarten serving children and families in the suburbs of Chicago. Locations: Glenview, Hinsdale (coming soon), Arlington Heights, Elmhurst, Geneva, Highlands, LaGrange, Naperville, South Naperville, St. Charles, Western Springs, Wheaton. More information: http://kensingtonschool.com/