For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 655 students in Grayslake, IL (there are 18 public schools, serving 7,716 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Grayslake, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Grayslake, IL include The Goddard School Third Lake and St. Gilbert Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Grayslake Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School Third Lake![The Goddard School Third Lake Photo The Goddard School Third Lake Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
34638 North Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
Gr: PK-K | 266 students
St. Gilbert Elementary School![St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo]()

(Catholic)
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13
Center Street KinderCare![Center Street KinderCare Photo - Our curriculum provides children under the age of 2 the support they need to learn and grow in a safe, nuturing environment Center Street KinderCare Photo - Our curriculum provides children under the age of 2 the support they need to learn and grow in a safe, nuturing environment]()

Daycare / Preschool
130 South Atkinson Rd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9188
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9188
Gr: NS-PK
144 Commerce Dr.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9606
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9606
Gr: K-6 | 36 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peppermint Stick Preschool & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
40 S Whitney St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-0611
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-0611
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Westlake Christian Academy
(Christian)
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Grayslake, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Lake Forest Adolescent Program (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
32470 Harris Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-0002
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-0002
Gr: 7-9 | 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Grayslake, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Grayslake, IL include The Goddard School Third Lake and St. Gilbert Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Grayslake?
7 private schools are located in Grayslake.
How diverse are private schools in Grayslake?
Grayslake private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Grayslake go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Grayslake are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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