Top 3 Best Palatine Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,017 students in Palatine, IL (there are 16 public schools, serving 12,600 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Palatine, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Palatine, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Theresa School and Holy Family Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
33% of private schools in Palatine, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Palatine Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
Grades: NS-8
| 518 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(9)
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1936
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Quest Academy
Quest Academy Photo - Home of the Knights!
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
St. Theresa School
St. Theresa School Photo - ST. THERESA SCHOOL - Offering morning and all-day Preschool and Kindergarten Programs through 8th grade
(Catholic)
(9)
445 N. Benton Street
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
Grades: PK-8
| 399 students
Baldwin Road KinderCare
Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo - Teachers encourage children to express themselves creatively through art.
Daycare / Preschool
1653 N. Baldwin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-2270
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education
Special Education School
1760 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 221-7752
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
New Connection's Academy
Special Education School
865 E Wilmette Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
Grades: 1-12
| 71 students
Palatine KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
929 E. Palatine Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 358-2233
Grades: NS-PK
| 6 students
Palatine KinderCare
Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!
Daycare / Preschool
929 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
Grades: NS-PK
| 102 students
Quentin Road KinderCare
Quentin Road KinderCare Photo - Kindercare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
838 North Quentin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2229
Grades: NS-PK
| students
St. Thomas Of Villanova School
(Catholic)
1141 E Anderson Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
South Campus
Special Education School
909 E Wilmette Rd Ste F
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
Grades: 2-12
| 84 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palatine, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Palatine, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Theresa School and Holy Family Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Palatine, IL?
12 private schools are located in Palatine, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Palatine, IL?
Palatine, IL private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Palatine, IL go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Palatine, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palatine, IL?
33% of private schools in Palatine, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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