For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 215 students in Highland Park, IL (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,897 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Highland Park, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Highland Park, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Highland Park Montessori
Montessori School
1301 Clavey Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-3383
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-3383
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
Montessori Connection East
Montessori School
330 Laurel Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-5106
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-5106
Gr: NS-PK | 27 students
Montessori Connection West
Montessori School
1731 Deerfield Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-9393
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-9393
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Overview
This Town (Highland Park)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
215 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
22 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
10%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
188 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
87%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Highland Park, IL?
3 private schools are located in Highland Park, IL.
What percentage of students in Highland Park go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Highland Park are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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