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Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.

Best Decatur Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,227 students in Decatur, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Decatur, IL include Holy Family Catholic School, Lutheran School Association, and Prairie Flower Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
83% of private preschools in Decatur, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Decatur Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Prairie Flower Montessori School
Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.
Montessori School
3130 Turpin Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
412 N Jackson St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 423-4351
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Decatur, Illinois 糖心原创s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
249 S Webster Street
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 422-7031
Gr: K-8 | 106 students

Overview

This Town (Decatur)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,227 Students
182,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
79 Teachers
12,935 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,410
$11,274
Average Summer Program Cost
$902
$687
Average Acceptance Rate
40%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
6,849 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
15,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
61 Students
11,946 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
653 Students
87,516 Students
% White Students
53%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 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
458 Students
57,835 Students
% of Others Students
37%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Decatur, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Decatur, IL include Holy Family Catholic School, Lutheran School Association, and Prairie Flower Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Decatur?
6 private preschools are located in Decatur.
How diverse are private preschools in Decatur?
Decatur private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Decatur?
83% of private preschools in Decatur are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Which private preschools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?

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