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Best Cary Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 734 students in Cary, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,746 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Cary, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cary, IL include Trinity Oaks Christian Academy and Ss Peter & Paul School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private schools in Cary, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Cary Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(5)
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cary Grove KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
324 Crystal St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
The Goddard School
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Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2107 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
Gr: K-1 | 92 students

Overview

This Town (Cary)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
734 Students
252,112 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
52%
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,503
$12,493
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
345 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
54%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
250 Students
65,533 Students
% of Others Students
39%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cary, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Cary, IL include Trinity Oaks Christian Academy and Ss Peter & Paul School.
How many private schools are located in Cary?
5 private schools are located in Cary.
How diverse are private schools in Cary?
Cary private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Cary go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Cary are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cary?
60% of private schools in Cary are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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