Fusion Academy Lake Forest Photo

Best Lake County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private high schools serving 2,909 students in Lake County, IL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Lake County, IL include STUDYS Christian Academy, Allendale School, and Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
The average tuition cost is $21,193, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average tuition cost of $15,865.
58% of private high schools in Lake County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Lake County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Allendale School
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Carmel Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(2)
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
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(Jewish)
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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) 604-3903
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
760 E Westleigh Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy Photo
All-girls (Christian)
(4)
3601 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-8147
Gr: PK-10 | 60 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 4
Daisys Resource Optional School
Alternative School
1919 Sherman Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 473-4898
Gr: 10-12 | 56 students
Gurnee Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2190 Fuller Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Lake County Baptist School
Lake County Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ombudsman Programs
Alternative School
1585 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(800) 833-9235
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
Quentin Road Christian School
Quentin Road Christian School Photo
(Christian)
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Martin De Porres High School
(Catholic)
501 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Tuition listed
Westlake Christian Academy
Westlake Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Zion Christian School
1828 Hebron Avenue
Zion, IL 60099
(330) 792-4046
Gr: NS-12
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lake County, Illinois

Lake County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bright Horizons (Closed 2026)
Daycare / Preschool
1 Corporate Dr
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 307-4055
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
One Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 726-3410
Gr: NS-K | 130 students Acceptance rate listed
Deerfield Montessori Childrens House (Closed 2015)
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1500 Wilmot Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-7581
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Etc Preschool-lake Zurich (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
235 Quentin Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-6733
Gr: K-1 | 70 students
Faith Evangelical Lutheran School (Closed 2022)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1275 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(608) 395-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
450 Butterfield Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 362-5170
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
32470 Harris Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-0002
Gr: 7-9 | 17 students
10601 W Wadsworth Rd
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 746-3722
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
36399 N Wilson Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 587-5541
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
900 Saint Peter St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-0037
Gr: NS-8 | 138 students
101 S Beck Rd.
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-4282
Gr: PK-K | 21 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Lake County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,909 Students
89,958 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
356 Teachers
7,561 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
56%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1375
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,193
$15,865
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,744
$4,946
Average Acceptance Rate
64%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$62.2 million
$59.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
260 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
542 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
11%
# Black Students
465 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
14%
11%
# White Students
1,818 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
57%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
105 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
113 Students
12,222 Students
% of Others Students
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Lake County, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Lake County, IL include STUDYS Christian Academy, Allendale School, and Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
How many private high schools are located in Lake County?
17 private high schools are located in Lake County.
How much do private high schools cost in Lake County?
The average tuition cost is $21,193, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $15,865.
How diverse are private high schools in Lake County?
Lake County private high schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
58% of private high schools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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