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Best 60120 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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.
63% of private schools in 60120, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top-Ranked 60120 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
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
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
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
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
The Learning Tree East
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
845 Summit St
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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 60120 Illinois

60120, 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

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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60120?
63% of private schools in 60120 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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