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Barrington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 937 students in Barrington, IL, 11% of all K-12 students in Barrington, 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 89%.
36% of private schools in Barrington, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Barrington Private Schools (2026-27)

Creative Learning Montessori School Photo
Creative Learning Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
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Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo
Brightmont Academy - Barrington
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
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Al-azhar Islamic Foundation
Gr: K-11 | 63 students
Alternative School (Islamic)
160 Hawthorne Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
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Atonement Christian Day School
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
909 E Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 655-7560
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Bright Horizons
Gr: PK-K | 203 students
Daycare / Preschool
21955 W Field Pkwy
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 719-2070
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Creme De La Creme
Gr: K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 W Higgins Rd Bldg X
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 852-4000
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Lake Barrington Academy Of Stars
Gr: NS-5 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
22102 N Pepper Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-7350
(2)
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Montessori Children's House Of N. Barrington
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Montessori School
115 Clover Hill Ln
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 550-0917
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Noahs Ark Christian Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
98 Algonquin Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-3738
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Opus Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Montessori School
180 N Hawthorne Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(630) 568-6787
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St. Anne Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
319 Franklin St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0311
(5)
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Barrington, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
+120.0% (+6 schools) 10-yr
937
Students
+17.9% (+142 students) 10-yr
$35,640
Avg. Tuition
4
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
-61.4% (-35.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+13.3% (+2.0) 7-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Barrington)
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,624 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBarrington, IL Total Schools
202511
202411
20238
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
937 Students
251,153 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBarrington, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202592166179
202492162172
2023113171174
202282178185
202182174180
202084168171
2019141174175
2018141171172
2017130177180
2016159175178
2015159168167
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% Students of Color
22%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBarrington, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202522%34%34%
202422%34%34%
202322%34%33%
202225%34%33%
202125%34%32%
202025%35%32%
201923%33%31%
201823%33%31%
201557%35%32%
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0.50
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearBarrington, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.500.660.65
20240.500.660.65
20230.450.660.65
20220.550.650.64
20210.550.650.64
20200.550.660.64
20190.580.650.63
20180.580.650.63
20170.530.620.61
20160.550.620.61
20150.550.630.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBarrington, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%4%4%
20194%4%4%
20184%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBarrington, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%10%9%
20242%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20222%10%8%
20212%10%9%
20203%10%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
26 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBarrington, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
20231%8%8%
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# White Students
259 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
27%
51%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBarrington, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202528%51%52%
202428%51%52%
202327%51%52%
202246%53%54%
202146%52%54%
202045%52%54%
201943%53%56%
201843%53%56%
201761%56%58%
201654%56%58%
201554%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
617 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
66%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBarrington, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202565%26%26%
202465%26%26%
202369%26%25%
202249%25%25%
202149%25%25%
202049%25%24%
201949%25%24%
201849%24%23%
201733%22%22%
201640%23%22%
201540%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearBarrington, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202319:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
4 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
26 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,640
$10,404
Average Summer Program Cost
$950
$961
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Barrington, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Barrington, IL is Brightmont Academy - Barrington.
How many private schools are located in Barrington?
11 private schools are located in Barrington.
How diverse are private schools in Barrington?
Barrington private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Barrington go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Barrington are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barrington?
36% of private schools in Barrington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Islamic).
Which private schools in Barrington are often viewed compared to one another?

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