Chicago Preschools, Private, and Public School Guide

Finding the right school or preschool for your child in Chicago can be daunting! With options ranging from public to private and charter to magnet schools, where's a parent to even get started?

We've got lists of the best preschools in Chicago, plus school calendars, awesome school supplies, and more!

 

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The 2025-2026 public school year for NYC kids starts on Thursday, September 4.
Here's the NYC Public School Calendar for 2025-2026
Planning ahead? Here are the need-to-know dates for 2025-2026.
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Field trips at Cricket's Candy Creations let kids of all ages craft edible masterpieces. Photo by Jody Mercier
Awesome Field Trip Destinations in NYC for Kids
These creative field trip destinations are a guaranteed good time and educational, too.
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Students can enter Brooklyn Heights Montessori and continue their educational journey all the way through eighth grade. Photo courtesy of the school
Great Preschools in Brooklyn for Little Learners
Brooklyn families have tons of preschools at their doorsteps. Here are our top picks.
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These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschoolers and homework help.
29 Educational Websites for Kids | Preschoolers, Kids and Teens
Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.
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The 2024-2025 NYC public school calendar is out, and students return to school on Thursday, September 5.
Here's the NYC Public School Calendar for 2024-2025
Start planning your 2024-25 school year vacations now.
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The Children's Aid Society provides free and low-cost after-school classes to kids in New York City.
Best Free and Cheap After-School Classes in NYC for Kids
Affordable after-school programs do exist is NYC. Find them here.
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