For the 2025-26 school year, there are 58 private schools serving 8,718 students in Kane County, IL (there are 158 public schools, serving 88,631 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Kane County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Kane County, IL include Holy Angels Catholic School, Annunciation Of The Bvm School, and Aurora Central Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $8,779, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,697.
51% of private schools in Kane County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Kane County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Catholic School![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2300 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School![Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated "Exemplary Status" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.]( "Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated \"Exemplary Status\" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
950 Hart Rd.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
Gr: NS-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5 S Van Buren St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-1010
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-1010
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
255 W James J Davis
Mooseheart, IL 60539
(630) 906-3646
Mooseheart, IL 60539
(630) 906-3646
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
901 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 893-0831
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 893-0831
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
335 Locust St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School![St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.]( "St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
787 Crane Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 338-8100
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 338-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
85 S. Constitution Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-3350
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
1881 Kaneville Rd
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-0476
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-0476
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
340 Grand Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7743
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7743
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Bowes Road KinderCare![Bowes Road KinderCare Photo - Bowes Road KinderCare]( "Bowes Road KinderCare Photo - Bowes Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2395 Bowes Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-9475
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-9475
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Bridges Academy![Bridges Academy Photo - Bridges Academy 1st-5th Grades]( "Bridges Academy Photo - Bridges Academy 1st-5th Grades")
Montessori School
716 Oak St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1686
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1686
Gr: K-5 | 41 students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
1575 Reckinger Rd.
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
Gr: PK-11 | 118 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Fox Valley Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1111 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
Fox Valley Montessori School![Fox Valley Montessori School Photo]( "Fox Valley Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
850 N Commonwealth Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-7557
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-7557
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2
Foxtech
Special Education School
195 Poplar Place
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 844-3950
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 844-3950
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Geneva Christian School
(Christian)
1745 Kaneville Road
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-8533
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-8533
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
200 N. Tyler Road
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-0100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-0100
Gr: NS-K | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
301 Miller Drive
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 907-9177
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 907-9177
Gr: NS-K | 32 students
The Goddard School Of Elgin![The Goddard School Of Elgin Photo]( "The Goddard School Of Elgin Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2496 Bushwood Drive
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 783-0083
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 783-0083
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
The Ivy Academy & Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
545 Hiawatha Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Kensington School Of Geneva
Daycare / Preschool
1774 W State St # 1776
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 845-9230
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 845-9230
Gr: K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1900 Cumberland Green Pkwy
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 990-8000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 990-8000
Gr: PK-K | 159 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiddie Academy Of Carpentersville
Daycare / Preschool
112 Tay River Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 844-8600
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 844-8600
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
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Kane County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Broadview Academy (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 307
Lafox, IL 60147
(630) 232-7441
Lafox, IL 60147
(630) 232-7441
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students
Chesterbrook Academy (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
600 Courtyard Dr
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-8282
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-8282
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Children's House Montessori School,inc. (Closed 2011)
Montessori School
417 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-3570
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-3570
Gr: Inquire with school | 13 students
350 Park St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0303
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0303
Gr: NS-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lil' Wonders Development Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
220 Keyes Ave
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-7780
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-7780
Gr: NS | 29 students
Montessori Academy (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
595 S River St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-2586
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-2586
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
601 Talma St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4400
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4400
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
St. Mark's Child Development Center (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1995 W Downer Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-6063
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-6063
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
Wasco KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
40 W 170 LaFox Rd.
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 587-9150
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 587-9150
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kane County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Kane County, IL include Holy Angels Catholic School, Annunciation Of The Bvm School, and Aurora Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Kane County?
58 private schools are located in Kane County.
How much do private schools cost in Kane County?
The average tuition cost is $8,779, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,697.
How diverse are private schools in Kane County?
Kane County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Kane County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Kane County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kane County?
51% of private schools in Kane County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Kane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kane County include: Rosary College Prep vs. Aurora Central Catholic High School, Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center vs. The Einstein Academy, St. Peter School vs. St. Patrick School
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