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Cary Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 734 students in Cary, IL, 16% of all K-12 students in Cary, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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 Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 734
  • Average Tuition: $9,503
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • View Cary, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 734
  • Average Tuition: $9,503
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • View Cary, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Cary Private Schools (2026)

Map of Ss Peter & Paul School
Ss Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
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Trinity Oaks Christian Academy Photo
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
(5)
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Cary Grove KinderCare Photo
Cary Grove KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
324 Crystal St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
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Map of Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool
Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool
Gr: K-1 | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2107 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
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Cary, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
734
Students
-14.7% (-126 students) 10-yr
$9,503
Avg. Tuition
+82.2% (+$4,288) 10-yr
21
Avg. Class Size
-12.5% (-3 students) 10-yr
16%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cary)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,624 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCary, IL Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
734 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025184166179
2024179162172
2023166171174
2022174178185
2021174174180
2020174168171
2019192174175
2018186171172
2017215177180
2016215175178
2015215168167
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% Students of Color
16%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516%34%34%
202413%34%34%
202310%34%33%
202213%34%33%
202113%34%32%
202013%35%32%
20198%33%31%
20188%33%31%
20178%34%32%
20168%34%32%
20158%35%32%
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0.56
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.560.660.65
20240.560.660.65
20230.540.660.65
20220.530.650.64
20210.530.650.64
20200.530.660.64
20190.420.650.63
20180.390.650.63
20170.280.620.61
20160.280.620.61
20150.280.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20234%5%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
38 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%10%9%
20246%10%9%
20232%10%9%
20226%10%8%
20216%10%9%
20206%10%9%
20193%9%8%
20184%9%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20232%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
345 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
54%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202554%51%52%
202455%51%52%
202359%51%52%
202262%53%54%
202162%52%54%
202062%52%54%
201974%53%56%
201876%53%56%
201785%56%58%
201685%56%58%
201585%55%58%
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# 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
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
39%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202538%26%26%
202437%26%26%
202333%26%25%
202229%25%25%
202129%25%25%
202029%25%24%
201920%25%24%
201817%24%23%
20178%22%22%
20168%23%22%
20158%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
44 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202517:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202319:113:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201919:113:112:1
201819:114:112:1
201720:114:112:1
201620:114:112:1
201520:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202545%53%55%
202445%52%54%
202345%50%54%
202245%51%54%
202145%50%54%
202045%50%54%
201945%50%53%
201845%49%53%
201745%48%53%
201645%49%52%
201545%50%52%
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Average Class Size
21 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025211615
2024241715
2023241715
2022241715
2021241715
2020241715
2019241715
2018241715
2017241715
2016241715
2015241715
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202571113
20244912
20234911
20224911
20214911
20204911
20194811
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025282526
2024282526
2023282526
2022282526
2021282526
2020282525
2019282525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,503
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$9,503$12,671$15,012
2024$5,215$9,594$13,254
2023$5,215$8,924$12,626
2022$5,215$8,609$12,187
2021$5,215$8,334$11,800
2020$5,215$8,312$11,512
2019$5,215$8,068$11,293
2018$5,215$7,898$11,017
2017$5,215$7,863$10,708
2016$5,215$7,289$10,356
2015$5,215$7,003$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCary, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202594%84%81%
202494%90%85%
202394%91%85%
202294%91%85%
202194%91%85%
202094%91%85%
201994%90%85%
201894%90%85%
201794%90%85%
201694%92%85%
201594%92%85%
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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 Christian and Catholic).

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