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Best Kane County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 58 private schools serving 8,686 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 Aurora Christian Schools, Holy Angels Catholic School, and Harvest Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,821, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,512.
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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Annunciation Of The Bvm School
Annunciation Of The Bvm School Photo - Annunciation has a terrific staff who cultivate a community of learners supported by the teachings of Christ.
(Catholic)
(1)
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5
Aurora Central Catholic High School
Aurora Central Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aurora Christian Schools
Aurora Christian Schools Photo - Each year, our High School students take one week of their Easter Vacation to spend time traveling to and working on a construction project, called Mission Impossible!
(Christian)
(2)
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Harvest Christian Academy
Harvest Christian Academy Photo - Welcome to Harvest Christian Academy, home of the Lions! We educate students from preschool through grade 12.
(Christian)
(2)
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Angels Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
720 Kensington Pl
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
(Catholic)
2300 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 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.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
950 Hart Rd.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
Gr: NS-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - Our building is over 100 years old but serves our students well with updates and state of the art technology.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
5 S Van Buren St
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
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Rosary College Prep
Rosary College Prep Photo - Rosary High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women located at 901 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, and sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. At Rosary, we empower young women to achieve their greatest potential. For more information about Rosary High School, please visit www.rosaryhs.com.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
901 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 893-0831
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
335 Locust St
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.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
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
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
85 S. Constitution Drive
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
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Westminster Christian School
Westminster Christian School Photo - Middle and High school students enjoy class trips to foster unity in their classes.
(Presbyterian)
(6)
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Batavia KinderCare
Batavia KinderCare Photo - Batavia KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1505 S. Batavia Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-9977
Gr: NS-PK
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
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Bowes Road KinderCare
Bowes Road KinderCare Photo - Bowes Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2395 Bowes Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-9475
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Bridges Academy
Bridges Academy Photo - Bridges Academy 1st-5th Grades
Montessori School
716 Oak St
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
Gr: PK-11 | 118 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Einstein Academy
The Einstein Academy Photo - Fun with science!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
747 Davis Rd
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
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
Fox Valley Montessori School
Fox Valley Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
850 N Commonwealth Ave
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
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Geneva Christian School
(Christian)
1745 Kaneville Road
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-8533
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
200 N. Tyler Road
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
Daycare / Preschool
301 Miller Drive
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 907-9177
Gr: NS-K | 32 students
The Goddard School Of Elgin
The Goddard School Of Elgin Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2496 Bushwood Drive
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 783-0083
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Highland Christian Academy
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(Assembly of God)
(3)
2250 W Highland Ave
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
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
The Ivy Academy & Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
545 Hiawatha Dr
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
Gr: K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Kensington School Of St. Charles
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1900 Cumberland Green Pkwy
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
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kane County, Illinois

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
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students
600 Courtyard Dr
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-8282
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
417 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-3570
Gr: Inquire with school | 13 students
350 Park St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0303
Gr: NS-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
220 Keyes Ave
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-7780
Gr: NS | 29 students
595 S River St
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
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
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
40 W 170 LaFox Rd.
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 587-9150
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This County (Kane County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
59 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
8,686 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
628 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1258
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,821
$12,512
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,489
$3,872
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$49.13 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66
# American Indian Students
15 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
275 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,266 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
10%
# Black Students
388 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
4,433 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
50%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
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
2,567 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
29%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Kane County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Kane County, IL include Aurora Christian Schools, Holy Angels Catholic School, and Harvest Christian Academy.
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 $8,821, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,512.
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?

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