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Tamarak Country School

23970 N Elm Rd Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Tamarak Country School in Lincolnshire, IL, offers early childhood education for grades PK and K in a rural setting with a nonsectarian affiliation.
  • The school enrolls 120 students across preschool and kindergarten, with a student–teacher ratio of 40:1 supported by three teachers.
  • Founded in 1946, Tamarak Country School operates on a 16–acre campus and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  • The student population includes approximately 10% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
  • As a rural Illinois early learning program, Tamarak Country School serves families seeking preschool and kindergarten education in the Lincolnshire area.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1946
Campus Size
16 acres

Student Body

Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The application deadline for Tamarak Country School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $11,461 for elementary schools and $20,846 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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