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Bridges Academy
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St. Charles KinderCare

Saint Charles Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 941 students in Saint Charles, IL, 8% of all K-12 students in Saint Charles, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
20% of private schools in Saint Charles, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Saint Charles Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
787 Crane Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 338-8100
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Bridges Academy
Gr: K-5 | 41 students
Montessori School
716 Oak St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1686
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 113 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
200 N. Tyler Road
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-0100
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Map of Kensington School Of St. Charles
Kensington School Of St. Charles
Gr: PK-K | 159 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1900 Cumberland Green Pkwy
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 990-8000
(1)
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St. Charles KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1875 Prairie St.
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-2333
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Saint Charles, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 Courtyard Dr
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-8282
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Map of Wasco KinderCare
Wasco KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
40 W 170 LaFox Rd.
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 587-9150
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Saint Charles, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-28.6% (-2 schools) 10-yr
941
Students
+1.0% (+9 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
+185.7% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+5.6% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Charles)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,624 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSaint Charles, IL Total Schools
20255
20247
20236
20225
20216
20206
20196
20186
20177
20166
20157
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# Students
941 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025235166179
2024195162172
2023197171174
2022243178185
2021203174180
2020203168171
2019181174175
2018181171172
2017186177180
2016171175178
2015186168167
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% Students of Color
20%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202520%34%34%
202420%34%34%
202327%34%33%
202227%34%33%
202126%34%32%
202026%35%32%
201919%33%31%
201819%33%31%
20177%34%32%
20168%34%32%
20157%35%32%
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0.58
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.580.660.65
20240.580.660.65
20230.600.660.65
20220.610.650.64
20210.610.650.64
20200.610.660.64
20190.530.650.63
20180.530.650.63
20170.530.620.61
20160.510.620.61
20150.520.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20234%5%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
64 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20257%10%9%
20247%10%9%
20235%10%9%
20226%10%8%
20217%10%9%
20207%10%9%
20193%9%8%
20183%9%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20231%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
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# White Students
372 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
39%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202540%51%52%
202439%51%52%
202341%51%52%
202245%53%54%
202146%52%54%
202046%52%54%
201961%53%56%
201861%53%56%
201756%56%58%
201661%56%58%
201559%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
485 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
52%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202551%26%26%
202452%26%26%
202348%26%25%
202244%25%25%
202143%25%25%
202043%25%24%
201932%25%24%
201832%24%23%
201739%22%22%
201634%23%22%
201538%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202519:113:111:1
202420:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201618:114:112:1
201518:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025151615
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151715
2018151715
2017151715
2015151715
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$12,457
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Charles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202592%84%81%
2024100%90%85%
2023100%91%85%
2022100%91%85%
2021100%91%85%
2020100%91%85%
2019100%90%85%
2018100%90%85%
2017100%90%85%
2015100%92%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saint Charles, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Saint Charles, IL is St. Patrick School.
How many private schools are located in Saint Charles?
5 private schools are located in Saint Charles.
How diverse are private schools in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Saint Charles go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Saint Charles are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Charles?
20% of private schools in Saint Charles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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