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Cary Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 89%.
60% of private schools in Cary, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cary Private Schools (2026-27)

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
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

5
Private Schools
734
Students
$9,503
Avg. Tuition
25
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cary)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
734 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
16%
34%
0.56
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
<1%
9%
# White Students
345 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
54%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
250 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
39%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
44 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
53%
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,503
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
89%
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 Ss Peter & Paul School and Trinity Oaks Christian Academy.
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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