Center Street KinderCare Photo - Learning starts when you walk in to our school!

Best Grayslake Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
29% of private schools in Grayslake, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Grayslake Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School Third Lake
The Goddard School Third Lake Photo
Daycare / Preschool
34638 North Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
Gr: PK-K | 266 students
St. Gilbert Elementary School
St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
231 E Belvidere Rd
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
Daycare / Preschool
130 South Atkinson Rd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9188
Gr: NS-PK
Grayslake KinderCare
Grayslake KinderCare Photo - Our Discovery Preschool teachers encourage the children to use art as a form of self-expression.
Daycare / Preschool
790 N Lake St.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-9374
Gr: NS-PK
Old School Montessori
Old School Montessori Photo
Montessori School
(4)
144 Commerce Dr.
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
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Westlake Christian Academy
(Christian)
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Grayslake, Illinois

Grayslake, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
32470 Harris Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-0002
Gr: 7-9 | 17 students

Overview

This Town (Grayslake)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
655 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,450
$12,512
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
21 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
426 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
49%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
328 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
38%
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 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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grayslake?
29% of private schools in Grayslake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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