Montini Catholic School Photo

Best Mchenry Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 583 students in Mchenry, IL (there are 13 public schools, serving 7,540 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Mchenry, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Mchenry, IL include Montini Catholic School and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
60% of private schools in Mchenry, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Mchenry Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Montini Catholic School
Montini Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
1405 N Richmond Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
2304 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3959
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
McHenry KinderCare
McHenry KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
4717 West Crystal Lake Rd.
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-2499
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Mchenry Montessori School
Montessori School
5213 W Elm Street
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-1015
Grades: NS-PK
| 61 students
Zion Lutheran School & Preschool
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4206 W Elm St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-4488
Grades: PK-1
| 78 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Mchenry, Illinois

Mchenry, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fox Valley Christian School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (Baptist)
509 Front St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-0126
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mchenry, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Mchenry, IL include Montini Catholic School and St. John The Baptist 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?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Mchenry include: St. John The Baptist Catholic School vs. Montini Catholic School

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