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Crystal Lake Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 650 students in Crystal Lake, IL, 5% of all K-12 students in Crystal Lake, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
33% of private schools in Crystal Lake, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Crystal Lake Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
(4)
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Berkshire Drive KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
14 Berkshire Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
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Crystal Lake KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
645 Dakota St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 477-2580
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Kids R Kids Learning Academy
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
475 Alexandra Blvd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-5437
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Montessori Pathways School
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
(2)
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St. Thomas The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
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Crystal Lake, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

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Faith Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
174 McHenry Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 479-9305
(1)
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Crystal Lake, IL Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
650
Students
$6,816
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Crystal Lake)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
650 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
22%
34%
0.59
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
12 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
362 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
56%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
211 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
33%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,816
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Crystal Lake, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Crystal Lake, IL is Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Crystal Lake?
6 private schools are located in Crystal Lake.
How diverse are private schools in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Crystal Lake go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Crystal Lake are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Crystal Lake?
33% of private schools in Crystal Lake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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