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Cross Evangelical Lutheran School
West Oswego KinderCare

Kendall County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,119 students in Kendall County, IL (there are 45 public schools, serving 24,236 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Kendall County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kendall County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Cross Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8535 State Route 47
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-7861
(2)
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Map of Parkview Christian Academy
Parkview Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
202 East Countryside Parkway
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-5158
(3)
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Map of Grace Holistic Center For Education
Grace Holistic Center For Education
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Alternative School
210 Beaver St
Yorkville, IL 60560
(331) 207-8932
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Map of Lighthouse Academy
Lighthouse Academy
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool
504 Center Pkwy
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-6300
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Map of Ogden KinderCare
Ogden KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1553 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60503
(833) 905-3276
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: K-8 | 180 students
Catholic
817 N Center St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3345
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West Oswego KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
100 Pfund Ct.
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-3172
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Map of Yorkville Christian High School
Yorkville Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students
Christian
2001 Whitekirk Ln
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 708-7927
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Kendall County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Luke's Christian Academy
St. Luke's Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
63 Fernwood Rd
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 892-0310
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,119 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,500
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,695
$4,577

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
25 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
657 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
337 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kendall County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Kendall County, IL include Parkview Christian Academy and Cross Evangelical Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Kendall County?
8 private schools are located in Kendall County.
How diverse are private schools in Kendall County?
Kendall County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Kendall County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Kendall County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kendall County?
50% of private schools in Kendall County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Kendall County are often viewed compared to one another?

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