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Safe Haven School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (IL)
Forest Bluff School Top 8 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (IL)

Lake Bluff Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 188 students in Lake Bluff, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 32%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lake Bluff Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Forest Bluff School Photo
Forest Bluff School
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
(14)
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Safe Haven School Photo
Safe Haven School
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 604-3903
(1)
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Lake Bluff, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
188
Students
$30,675
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lake Bluff)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
955 Schools
# Students
188 Students
183,289 Students
% Students of Color
12%
32%
0.13
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,357 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
14,636 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
175 Students
99,625 Students
% White Students
93%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
3 Students
43,977 Students
% of Others Students
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
14,099 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,675
$9,828
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
32%
90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Lake Bluff, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Lake Bluff, IL include Safe Haven School and Forest Bluff School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lake Bluff?
2 private elementary schools are located in Lake Bluff.

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