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Crete Private Schools (2026-27)

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 85%.
100% of private schools in Crete, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
409
Students
+14.2% (+51 students) 10-yr
$12,800
Avg. Tuition
+70.7% (+$5,300) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
-20.0% (-5 students) 10-yr
41%
Students of Color
+192.9% (+27.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+28.6% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Crete)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
409 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025205166179
2024228162172
2023242171174
2022228178185
2021228174180
2020228168171
2019247174175
2018185171172
2017190177180
2016179175178
2015179168167
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% Students of Color
41%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202541%34%34%
202443%34%34%
202317%34%33%
202219%34%33%
202117%34%32%
202017%35%32%
201916%33%31%
201815%33%31%
201717%34%32%
201614%34%32%
201514%35%32%
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0.62
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.620.660.65
20240.610.660.65
20230.600.660.65
20220.590.650.64
20210.590.650.64
20200.590.660.64
20190.580.650.63
20180.530.650.63
20170.500.620.61
20160.460.620.61
20150.460.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20232%10%9%
20222%10%8%
20212%10%9%
20202%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20173%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
43 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202511%8%7%
20249%8%7%
20238%8%8%
20226%8%7%
20216%8%7%
20206%9%8%
20196%9%7%
20189%9%7%
20176%9%7%
20166%9%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
189 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
46%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202546%51%52%
202442%51%52%
202348%51%52%
202247%53%54%
202147%52%54%
202047%52%54%
201948%53%56%
201864%53%56%
201767%56%58%
201672%56%58%
201572%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
165 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
40%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202540%26%26%
202446%26%26%
202341%26%25%
202243%25%25%
202143%25%25%
202043%25%24%
201944%25%24%
201824%24%23%
201722%22%22%
201616%23%22%
201516%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202518:113:111:1
202419:113:111:1
202317:113:111:1
202220:113:111:1
202120:113:111:1
202020:113:112:1
201922:113:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
21%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025201615
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017201715
2016251715
2015251715
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202541113
20244912
20234911
20224911
20214911
20204911
20194811
20184811
20174810
20162910
20152910
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Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1259

SAT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025110012581233
2024110012601230
2023110012451228
2022110012421229
2021110012521229
2020110012461226
2019110012391226
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242525
2019242525
2018242525
2017242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,800
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$12,400$12,671$15,012
2024$10,000$9,594$13,254
2023$9,400$8,924$12,626
2022$9,400$8,609$12,187
2021$8,800$8,334$11,800
2020$8,800$8,312$11,512
2019$8,800$8,068$11,293
2018$8,200$7,898$11,017
2017$8,200$7,863$10,708
2016$7,500$7,289$10,356
2015$7,500$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
70%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearCrete, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202595%84%81%
202490%90%85%
202390%91%85%
202290%91%85%
202190%91%85%
202090%91%85%
201990%90%85%
201890%90%85%
201790%90%85%
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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 include Illinois Lutheran High School and Illinois Lutheran Elementary 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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