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St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
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Algonquin Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 468 students in Algonquin, IL, 6% of all K-12 students in Algonquin, IL are educated in private schools versus public 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 85%.
33% of private schools in Algonquin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Algonquin, IL (2026-27)

Map of Primrose School Of Algonquin
Primrose School Of Algonquin
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Daycare / Preschool
2300 County Line Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(224) 333-0380
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Randall Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool
501 Rolls Dr.
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 854-8545
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St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
119 S Hubbard St
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 658-5313
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Algonquin, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
468
Students
-30.5% (-205 students) 10-yr
$4,059
Avg. Tuition
+8.7% (+$324) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
+122.2% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
29:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+107.1% (+15.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Algonquin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
468 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025156166179
2024156162172
2023167171174
2022189178185
2021189174180
2020189168171
2019147174175
2018147171172
2017246177180
2016168175178
2015168168167
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% Students of Color
20%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202520%34%34%
202420%34%34%
202328%34%33%
202218%34%33%
202118%34%32%
202018%35%32%
201916%33%31%
201816%33%31%
20175%34%32%
20169%34%32%
20159%35%32%
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0.54
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.540.660.65
20240.540.660.65
20230.590.660.65
20220.580.650.64
20210.580.650.64
20200.580.660.64
20190.460.650.63
20180.460.650.63
20170.380.620.61
20160.470.620.61
20150.470.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20236%5%5%
20226%4%4%
20216%5%4%
20206%4%4%
201910%4%4%
201810%5%4%
20176%4%4%
20166%3%4%
20156%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%10%9%
20242%10%9%
20239%10%9%
20222%10%8%
20212%10%9%
20202%10%9%
20193%9%8%
20183%9%8%
20174%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
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# White Students
166 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
41%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202541%51%52%
202441%51%52%
202328%51%52%
202244%53%54%
202144%52%54%
202044%52%54%
201972%53%56%
201872%53%56%
201778%56%58%
201669%56%58%
201569%55%58%
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# 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
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
54%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202554%26%26%
202454%26%26%
202357%26%25%
202247%25%25%
202147%25%25%
202047%25%24%
201914%25%24%
201814%24%23%
201712%22%22%
201622%23%22%
201522%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202529:113:111:1
202429:113:111:1
202324:113:111:1
202223:113:111:1
202123:113:111:1
202023:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201718:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202541%53%55%
202441%52%54%
202341%50%54%
202241%51%54%
202141%50%54%
202041%50%54%
201941%50%53%
201841%49%53%
201741%48%53%
201641%49%52%
201541%50%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025201615
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017201715
2016201715
2015201715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,059
$12,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$4,059$12,671$15,012
2024$4,059$9,594$13,254
2023$4,059$8,924$12,626
2022$4,059$8,609$12,187
2021$4,059$8,334$11,800
2020$4,059$8,312$11,512
2019$4,059$8,068$11,293
2018$4,059$7,898$11,017
2017$4,059$7,863$10,708
2016$4,059$7,289$10,356
2015$3,735$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearAlgonquin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510%34%34%
202410%33%34%
202310%33%34%
202210%32%33%
202110%31%33%
202010%32%32%
201910%31%31%
201810%30%30%
201710%29%30%
201610%29%29%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
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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