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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 583 students in Mchenry, IL, 7% of all K-12 students in Mchenry, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
60% of private schools in Mchenry, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mchenry Private Schools (2026-27)

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Montini Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1405 N Richmond Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
(8)
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Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy
St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
2304 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3959
(1)
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McHenry KinderCare Photo
McHenry KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4717 West Crystal Lake Rd.
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-2499
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Map of Mchenry Montessori School
Mchenry Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Montessori School
5213 W Elm Street
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-1015
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Map of Zion Lutheran School & Preschool
Zion Lutheran School & Preschool
Gr: PK-1 | 78 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4206 W Elm St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-4488
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Mchenry, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Fox Valley Christian School
Fox Valley Christian School
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
509 Front St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-0126
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Mchenry, IL Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
583
Students
$5,116
Avg. Tuition
15%
Students of Color
27:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mchenry)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
583 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
15%
34%
0.54
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
8 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
233 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
40%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
320 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
55%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
53%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,116
$10,404
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mchenry, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Mchenry, IL include St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy and Montini Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Mchenry?
5 private schools are located in Mchenry.
How diverse are private schools in Mchenry?
Mchenry private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Mchenry go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mchenry are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mchenry?
60% of private schools in Mchenry are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Mchenry are often viewed compared to one another?

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