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Itasca Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 283 students in Itasca, IL, 23% of all K-12 students in Itasca, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Itasca, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Itasca Private Schools (2026-27)

Lutheran School Of St. Luke Photo
Lutheran School Of St. Luke
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
410 S Rush Street
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0509
(4)
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Map of Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool
270 Windsor Dr
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 250-0400
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Itasca, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Peter The Apostle
St. Peter The Apostle
Gr: K-9 | 151 students
Catholic
500 N Cherry St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-1979
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Itasca, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
283
Students
-26.3% (-101 students) 10-yr
$4,575
Avg. Tuition
+39.1% (+$1,285) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
+42.9% (+3 students) 10-yr
6%
Students of Color
+20.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
35:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+84.2% (+16.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Itasca)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
283 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025142166179
2024142162172
2023137171174
2022126178185
2021126174180
2020126168171
2019118174175
2018118171172
2017118177180
2016118175178
201596168167
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% Students of Color
6%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%34%34%
20246%34%34%
20222%34%33%
20212%34%32%
20202%35%32%
201910%33%31%
201810%33%31%
20172%34%32%
20162%34%32%
20155%35%32%
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0.50
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.500.660.65
20240.500.660.65
20230.480.660.65
20220.440.650.64
20210.440.650.64
20200.440.660.64
20190.180.650.63
20180.180.650.63
20170.180.620.61
20160.180.620.61
20150.330.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20197%4%4%
20187%5%4%
20177%4%4%
20167%3%4%
20154%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20172%9%8%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
59 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
36%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202536%51%52%
202436%51%52%
202338%51%52%
202231%53%54%
202131%52%54%
202031%52%54%
201990%53%56%
201890%53%56%
201790%56%58%
201690%56%58%
201581%55%58%
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# 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
101 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
61%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202561%26%26%
202461%26%26%
202362%26%25%
202268%25%25%
202168%25%25%
202068%25%24%
201512%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202535:113:111:1
202435:113:111:1
202334:113:111:1
202242:113:111:1
202142:113:111:1
202042:113:112:1
201930:113:112:1
201830:114:112:1
201730:114:112:1
201630:114:112:1
201519:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%53%55%
20241%52%54%
20231%50%54%
20221%51%54%
20211%50%54%
20201%50%54%
20191%50%53%
20181%49%53%
20171%48%53%
20161%49%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025101615
2024101715
2023101715
2022101715
2021101715
2020101715
2019101715
2018101715
2017101715
2016101715
201571715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,575
$12,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$4,575$12,671$15,012
2024$4,575$9,594$13,254
2023$4,575$8,924$12,626
2022$4,575$8,609$12,187
2021$4,575$8,334$11,800
2020$4,575$8,312$11,512
2019$4,575$8,068$11,293
2018$4,575$7,898$11,017
2017$4,575$7,863$10,708
2016$4,575$7,289$10,356
2015$3,290$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
2%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%34%34%
20242%33%34%
20232%33%34%
20222%32%33%
20212%31%33%
20202%32%32%
20192%31%31%
20182%30%30%
20172%29%30%
20162%29%29%
20152%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,403

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$1,000$3,868$7,073
2024$1,000$3,415$6,930
2023$1,000$2,426$6,469
2022$1,000$2,492$6,289
2021$1,000$2,514$6,055
2020$1,000$2,509$5,921
2019$1,000$2,541$5,795
2018$1,000$2,466$5,456
2017$1,000$2,525$5,319
2016$1,000$2,614$5,105
2015$1,000$2,666$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearItasca, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202590%84%81%
202490%90%85%
202390%91%85%
202290%91%85%
202190%91%85%
202090%91%85%
201990%90%85%
201890%90%85%
201790%90%85%
201690%92%85%
201590%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Itasca, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Itasca, IL is Lutheran School Of St. Luke.
How many private schools are located in Itasca?
2 private schools are located in Itasca.
What percentage of students in Itasca go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Itasca are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Itasca?
50% of private schools in Itasca are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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