Randall Road KinderCare Photo - Parent check-in station

Best Algonquin Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 468 students in Algonquin, IL (there are 12 public schools, serving 6,811 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Algonquin, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
33% of private schools in Algonquin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Algonquin, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Primrose School Of Algonquin
Daycare / Preschool
2300 County Line Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(224) 333-0380
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Randall Road KinderCare
Randall Road KinderCare Photo - Parent check-in station
Daycare / Preschool
501 Rolls Dr.
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 854-8545
Gr: NS-PK | 67 students
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Photo - Saint Margaret Mary School Algonquin, Illinois
(Catholic)
119 S Hubbard St
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 658-5313
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Algonquin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
468 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,059
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
6 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
166 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
41%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
217 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
54%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Algonquin, IL?
3 private schools are located in Algonquin, IL.
What percentage of students in Algonquin go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Algonquin are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Algonquin?
33% of private schools in Algonquin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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