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Best Crystal Lake Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 549 students in Crystal Lake, IL.
The top ranked private elementary school in Crystal Lake, IL is Immanuel Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Crystal Lake Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Montessori Pathways School
Montessori Pathways School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Crystal Lake, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Lutheran High School (Closed 2018)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
174 McHenry Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 479-9305
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL is Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Crystal Lake?
3 private elementary schools are located in Crystal Lake.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Crystal Lake?
67% of private elementary schools in Crystal Lake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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