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Top 20 Best Lake County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 103 private schools serving 12,446 students in Lake County, IL (there are 221 public schools, serving 126,347 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Lake County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Lake County, IL include Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest Country Day School, and Rochelle Zell Jewish High School.
The average tuition cost is $17,619, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,686.
35% of private schools in Lake County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Lake County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Goddard School Third Lake
The Goddard School Third Lake Photo
Daycare / Preschool
34638 North Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
Grades: PK-K
| 266 students
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
Fusion Academy Lake Forest Photo
Alternative School
(5)
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(7)
501 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-4424
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
Allendale School
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Grades: 1-12
| 156 students
Carmel Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(2)
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Community Alternative Renewal Experience
All-boys | Special Education School
215 N Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6526
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
East Lake Academy
East Lake Academy Photo - Forming tomorrow's leaders through the best academic training, building self-confidence, practicing the Catholic faith and cultivating missionary hearts.
(Catholic)
(4)
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Forest Bluff School
Forest Bluff School Photo
Montessori School
(14)
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Grades: NS-8
| 145 students
Hellenic American Academy
Hellenic American Academy Photo
(2)
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
Grades: NS-8
| 194 students
Lake Forest Academy
Lake Forest Academy Photo - Located on the former estate of J. Odgen Armour, various historical and modern buildings comprise Lake Forest Academy's 150-acre campus, including the Cressey Center for the Arts, the Reyes Family Science Center, and a newly expanded athletic center.
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
145 S. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Grades: NS-8
| 406 students
Lions Math And Science Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Most Blessed Trinity Academy
Most Blessed Trinity Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
510 W. Grand Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Grades: K-7
| 179 students
North Shore Torah Academy
(Jewish)
(1)
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Prince Of Peace School
Prince Of Peace School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
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(Jewish)
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Safe Haven School
Safe Haven School Photo - Safe Haven School's Organic Garden
Special Education School
(1)
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 707-8373
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
11 South Buesching Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
St. Gilbert Elementary School
St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
221 Park Pl
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-0730
Grades: PK-8
| 436 students
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
50 N Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-3880
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
St. Matthew Lutheran School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
24480 N Old Mchenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
(4)
15020 W Wadsworth Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 623-8446
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
School Of St. Mary
School Of St. Mary Photo
(Catholic)
185 E Illinois Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 283-9800
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
900 W Everett Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-0371
Grades: PK-8
| 470 students
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Westlake Christian Academy
(Christian)
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
760 E Westleigh Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
A Village Green Montessori
Montessori School
125 W Church St
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 281-9911
Grades: PK-K
| 92 students
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy Photo
All-girls (Christian)
(4)
3601 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-8147
Grades: PK-10
| 60 students
Alta Vista Montessori School
Alta Vista Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Grades: PK-K
| 139 students
Atonement Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
909 E Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 655-7560
Grades: PK-K
| 154 students
Bright Beginnings Montessori School
Montessori School
620 Mullady Pkwy
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-9505
Grades: K
| 8 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
21955 W Field Pkwy
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 719-2070
Grades: PK-K
| 203 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1 Corporate Dr
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 307-4055
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
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Lake County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 Wilmot Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-7581
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
Etc Preschool-lake Zurich (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
235 Quentin Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-6733
Grades: K-1
| 70 students
Faith Evangelical Lutheran School (Closed 2022)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1275 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(608) 395-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
450 Butterfield Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 362-5170
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
32470 Harris Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-0002
Grades: 7-9
| 17 students
36399 N Wilson Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 587-5541
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
900 Saint Peter St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-0037
Grades: NS-8
| 138 students
101 S Beck Rd.
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-4282
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Lake County, IL include Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest Country Day School, and Rochelle Zell Jewish High School.
How many private schools are located in Lake County?
103 private schools are located in Lake County.
How much do private schools cost in Lake County?
The average tuition cost is $17,619, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,686.
How diverse are private schools in Lake County?
Lake County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
35% of private schools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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