Best 60120 Illinois Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 687 students in 60120, IL (there are 16 public schools, serving 8,458 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 60120, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in 60120, IL include St. John's Lutheran School and Elgin Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
63% of private schools in 60120, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked 60120 Illinois Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Elgin Academy
Elgin Academy Photo - "Old Main" building of Elgin Academy Old Main is the academy's original building. Today, it is primarily used as the museum for the Elgin Area Historical Society. One room still serves as a regular school classroom for the school.
(9)
350 Park St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0303
Grades: NS-12
| 182 students
St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Grades: PK-1
| students
Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
340 Grand Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7743
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Grades: 1-12
| 65 students
The Learning Tree East
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
845 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Marklund Wasmond Center
Special Education School
1435 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Grades: NS-8
| 192 students
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School of Elgin
(Catholic)
(11)
103 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 60120, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60120, IL include St. John's Lutheran School and Elgin Academy.
How many private schools are located in 60120, IL?
8 private schools are located in 60120, IL.
How diverse are private schools in 60120, IL?
60120, IL private schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60120, IL go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 60120, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60120, IL?
63% of private schools in 60120, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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