St. Alphonsus/st Patrick School Photo

Best Lemont Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,453 students in Lemont, IL (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,948 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Lemont, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lemont, IL include Maironis Lithuanian School, Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus, and Everest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
57% of private schools in Lemont, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lemont Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Everest Academy
Everest Academy Photo - Father Michael with students.
(Catholic)
(6)
11550 Bell Rd.
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-1995
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus
Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus Photo
Special Education School
(1)
13860 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 296-1229
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Maironis Lithuanian School
(Catholic)
14911 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-0888
Gr: K-11 | 492 students
The Learning Experience At Lemont
Daycare / Preschool
15434 E 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-9945
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Lemont KinderCare
Lemont KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
12404 Archer Ave
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-1142
Gr: NS-PK | 112 students
St. Alphonsus/st Patrick School
St. Alphonsus/st Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
20w145 Davey Rd
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 783-2220
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ss Cyril & Methodius School
Ss Cyril & Methodius School Photo
(Catholic)
607 Sobieski St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-6488
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Lemont)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,453 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
110 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,446
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
11%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$29,000
$4,102
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
6 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
970 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
68%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
405 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
29%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lemont, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Lemont, IL include Maironis Lithuanian School, Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus, and Everest Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lemont?
7 private schools are located in Lemont.
How diverse are private schools in Lemont?
Lemont private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Lemont go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Lemont are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lemont?
57% of private schools in Lemont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Lemont are often viewed compared to one another?

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