For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,459 students in Evanston, IL (there are 19 public schools, serving 10,157 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Evanston, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Evanston, IL include The Barbereux School, St. Athanasius Elementary School and Roycemore School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
36% of private schools in Evanston, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Top Ranked Evanston Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc![The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo]( "The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo")
(Catholic)
9245 Lawndale Ave
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
Grades: NS-8
| 242 students
Fusion Academy Evanston![Fusion Academy Evanston Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Evanston Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
The Barbereux School
Daycare / Preschool
3333 Culver St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Grades: PK-1
| 54 students
Beacon Academy![Beacon Academy Photo]( "Beacon Academy Photo")
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Chiaravalle Montessori![Chiaravalle Montessori Photo - Opening the North Wing in September 2015, Chiaravalle became the first LEED Platinum Montessori school addition in the US and the first LEED Platinum independent school addition in Illinois.]( "Chiaravalle Montessori Photo - Opening the North Wing in September 2015, Chiaravalle became the first LEED Platinum Montessori school addition in the US and the first LEED Platinum independent school addition in Illinois.")
Montessori School
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
2510 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Evanston KinderCare![Evanston KinderCare Photo - Evanston KinderCare]( "Evanston KinderCare Photo - Evanston KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2014 Dempster St.
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 869-3456
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 869-3456
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Guidepost Montessori at Evanston
Montessori School
1012 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 303-4285
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 303-4285
Grades: NS-K
| students
Kingsway Preparatory School
(Pentecostal)
2010 Dewey Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 208-8282
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 208-8282
Grades: PK-4
| 24 students
1120 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Evanston, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Midwest Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
926 Noyes St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 328-6630
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 328-6630
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Evanston, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Evanston, IL include The Barbereux School, St. Athanasius Elementary School and Roycemore School.
How many private schools are located in Evanston, IL?
11 private schools are located in Evanston, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Evanston, IL?
Evanston, IL private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Evanston, IL go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Evanston, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Evanston, IL?
36% of private schools in Evanston, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
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