Affirm Leadership Christian Academy Photo

Top 5 Best Lake County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 private high schools serving 3,198 students in Lake County, IL.
The top ranked private high schools in Lake County, IL include Lake Forest Academy, Rochelle Zell Jewish High School, and STUDYS Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $20,755, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average tuition cost of $15,719.
58% of private high schools in Lake County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Lake County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
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
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
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
Daisys Resource Optional School
Alternative School
1919 Sherman Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 473-4898
Grades: 10-12
| 56 students
Gurnee Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2190 Fuller Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
Lake County Baptist School
Lake County Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Ombudsman Programs
Alternative School
1585 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(800) 833-9235
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Quentin Road Christian School
Quentin Road Christian School Photo
(Christian)
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Grades: 1-12
| 87 students
St. Martin De Porres High School
(Catholic)
501 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Zion Christian School
1828 Hebron Avenue
Zion, IL 60099
(330) 792-4046
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lake County, Illinois

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 high schools in Lake County, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Lake County, IL include Lake Forest Academy, Rochelle Zell Jewish High School, and STUDYS Christian Academy.
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 $20,755, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $15,719.
How diverse are private high schools in Lake County?
Lake County private high schools are approximately 40% 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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