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Gurnee Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 215 students in Gurnee, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private elementary schools in Gurnee, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Elementary Schools in Gurnee, IL (2026-27)

Country Meadows Montessori School Photo
Country Meadows Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
6151 Washington Street
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 244-9352
(2)
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Map of Gurnee Christian Academy
Gurnee Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2190 Fuller Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
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Gurnee, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
215
Students
$4,200
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
66%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gurnee)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
215 Students
183,277 Students
% Students of Color
66%
32%
0.76
0.64
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
9%
# Black Students
32 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
15%
8%
# White Students
41 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
19%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
68 Students
43,887 Students
% of Others Students
32%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
14,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,200
$9,535
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$4,336
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Gurnee, IL?
2 private elementary schools are located in Gurnee, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gurnee?
50% of private elementary schools in Gurnee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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