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Crete Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 409 students in Crete, IL, 14% of all K-12 students in Crete, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Crete, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Crete Private Schools (2026-27)

Illinois Lutheran High School Photo
Illinois Lutheran High School
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
(5)
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Map of Illinois Lutheran Elementary School
Illinois Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
448 Cass St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-5850
(3)
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Crete, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
409
Students
$12,800
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Crete)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
409 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
41%
34%
0.62
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
43 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
189 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
46%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
165 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
40%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
21%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,800
$10,412
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Crete, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Crete, IL is Illinois Lutheran High School.
How many private schools are located in Crete?
2 private schools are located in Crete.
What percentage of students in Crete go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Crete are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Crete?
100% of private schools in Crete are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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