For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 751 students in Batavia, IL (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,240 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Batavia, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Batavia, IL include Holy Cross Catholic School and Immanuel Lutheran Church and School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Batavia, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Batavia Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross Catholic School![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]()

(Catholic)
2300 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School![Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated "Exemplary Status" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated "Exemplary Status" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
950 Hart Rd.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
Gr: NS-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vanguard Gifted Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1078 E Wilson St
Batavia, IL 60510
(224) 213-0087
Batavia, IL 60510
(224) 213-0087
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students
Batavia, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori Academy (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
595 S River St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-2586
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-2586
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Batavia, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Batavia, IL include Holy Cross Catholic School and Immanuel Lutheran Church and School.
How many private schools are located in Batavia?
4 private schools are located in Batavia.
What percentage of students in Batavia go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Batavia are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Batavia?
50% of private schools in Batavia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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