For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 559 students in 60120, IL (there are 15 public schools, serving 8,035 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 60120, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in 60120, IL is St. John's Lutheran School.
Top Ranked 60120 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)
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Location
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St. John's Lutheran School![St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il. St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition 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
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7743
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
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
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students
845 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Marklund Wasmond Center
Special Education School
1435 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
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
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
103 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
60120, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Park St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0303
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0303
Gr: NS-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 60120, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60120, IL is St. John's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 60120?
8 private schools are located in 60120.
How diverse are private schools in 60120?
60120 private schools are approximately 78% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60120 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 60120 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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