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Best Buffalo Grove Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 394 students in Buffalo Grove, IL (there are 12 public schools, serving 8,308 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Buffalo Grove, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Buffalo Grove, IL include St. Mary School and North Shore Torah Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Buffalo Grove, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Buffalo Grove Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Shore Torah Academy
(Jewish)
(2)
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
50 N Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-3880
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Buffalo Grove KinderCare
Buffalo Grove KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
651 Deerfield Pkwy
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-6995
Gr: NS-PK
Buffalo Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
950 Ellen Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-8111
Gr: K | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Montessori World Of Discovery
Montessori School
1395 N Arlington Heights Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 415-2021
Gr: K | 1 student
Yachad Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
701 W Aptakisic Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-5600
Gr: PK-K | 62 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Buffalo Grove, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Buffalo Grove, IL include St. Mary School and North Shore Torah Academy.
How many private schools are located in Buffalo Grove?
6 private schools are located in Buffalo Grove.
How diverse are private schools in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Buffalo Grove go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Buffalo Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buffalo Grove?
50% of private schools in Buffalo Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Buffalo Grove are often viewed compared to one another?

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