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Best Grayslake Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 357 students in Grayslake, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Grayslake, IL is St. Gilbert Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private elementary schools in Grayslake, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Grayslake Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Westlake Christian Academy
Westlake Christian Academy Photo
(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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
357 Students
184,043 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
14,067 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,450
$11,007
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
19 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
414 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
73%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
290 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
48 Students
44,108 Students
% of Others Students
8%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Grayslake, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Grayslake, IL is St. Gilbert Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Grayslake?
3 private elementary schools are located in Grayslake.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Grayslake?
67% of private elementary schools in Grayslake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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