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Grayslake Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 655 students in Grayslake, IL, 8% of all K-12 students in Grayslake, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
29% of private schools in Grayslake, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 655
  • Average Tuition: $10,450
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Grayslake, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 655
  • Average Tuition: $10,450
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Grayslake, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Grayslake Private Schools (2026-27)

The Goddard School Third Lake Photo
The Goddard School Third Lake
Gr: PK-K | 266 students
Daycare / Preschool
34638 North Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
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St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo
St. Gilbert Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
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Center Street KinderCare Photo
Center Street KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
130 South Atkinson Rd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9188
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Grayslake KinderCare Photo
Grayslake KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
790 N Lake St.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-9374
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Old School Montessori Photo
Old School Montessori
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
144 Commerce Dr.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9606
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Map of Peppermint Stick Preschool & Learning Center
Peppermint Stick Preschool & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
40 S Whitney St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-0611
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Westlake Christian Academy Photo
Westlake Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
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Grayslake, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori School Of Lake Forest Adolescent Program
Montessori School Of Lake Forest Adolescent Program
Gr: 7-9 | 17 students
Montessori School
32470 Harris Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-0002
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Grayslake, IL Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
655
Students
$10,450
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
23:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grayslake)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
655 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
22%
34%
0.62
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
21 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
426 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
49%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
328 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,450
$10,418
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
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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