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Best Elgin Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 2,521 students in Elgin, IL (there are 30 public schools, serving 17,355 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Elgin, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Elgin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Elgin Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harvest Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(2)
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
335 Locust St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Westminster Christian School
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(Presbyterian)
(6)
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
340 Grand Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7743
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Bowes Road KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
2395 Bowes Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-9475
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
The Einstein Academy
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Special Program Emphasis
(4)
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Fox Valley Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1111 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
The Goddard School Of Elgin
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Daycare / Preschool
2496 Bushwood Drive
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 783-0083
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Highland Christian Academy
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(Assembly of God)
(3)
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
The Ivy Academy & Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
545 Hiawatha Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Larkin Center School
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
The Learning Tree
Daycare / Preschool
2325 Royal Blvd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4220
Gr: PK-K | 200 students
The Learning Tree East
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
845 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Main Lane KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1520 Main Lane
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marklund Wasmond Center
Special Education School
1435 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School of Elgin
(Catholic)
(11)
103 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Tuition listed
South Street KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
2485 South St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
Gr: NS-PK
Summit School
Summit School Photo
Special Education School
333 W River Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Park St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0303
Gr: NS-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Elgin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,521 Students
252,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
186 Teachers
18,845 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
53%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1258
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,977
$12,671
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$49.24 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
137 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
477 Students
25,140 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
10%
# Black Students
91 Students
21,085 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
1,144 Students
129,137 Students
% White Students
43%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
780 Students
65,580 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Elgin, IL?
How many private schools are located in Elgin?
22 private schools are located in Elgin.
How diverse are private schools in Elgin?
Elgin private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Elgin go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Elgin are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elgin?
50% of private schools in Elgin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?

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