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Buffalo Grove Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 394 students in Buffalo Grove, IL, 5% of all K-12 students in Buffalo Grove, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private schools in Buffalo Grove, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Buffalo Grove Private Schools (2026-27)

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

6
Private Schools
394
Students
$14,480
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Buffalo Grove)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
394 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
30%
34%
0.66
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,042 Students
% Black Students
<1%
9%
# White Students
183 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
46%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
135 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
34%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
53%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,480
$10,404
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

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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