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Mchenry Private Schools

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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mchenry Private Schools (2026-27)

Montini Catholic School Photo
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
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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
583
Students
-16.0% (-111 students) 10-yr
$5,116
Avg. Tuition
+59.9% (+$1,916) 10-yr
15%
Students of Color
+15.4% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
27:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mchenry)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,624 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMchenry, IL Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20164
20155
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# Students
583 Students
251,324 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025146166179
2024146162172
2023143171174
2022130178185
2021130174180
2020130168171
2019199174175
2018199171172
2017208177180
2016228175178
2015174168167
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% Students of Color
15%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515%34%34%
202415%34%34%
202315%34%33%
202212%34%33%
202112%34%32%
202012%35%32%
201910%33%31%
201810%33%31%
201711%34%32%
201613%34%32%
201513%35%32%
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0.54
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.540.660.65
20240.540.660.65
20230.530.660.65
20220.530.650.64
20210.530.650.64
20200.530.660.64
20190.530.650.63
20180.530.650.63
20170.520.620.61
20160.520.620.61
20150.520.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20172%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
21 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%10%9%
20244%10%9%
20233%10%9%
20222%10%8%
20212%10%9%
20202%10%9%
20194%9%8%
20184%9%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
233 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
40%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202540%51%52%
202440%51%52%
202338%51%52%
202242%53%54%
202142%52%54%
202042%52%54%
201958%53%56%
201858%53%56%
201760%56%58%
201661%56%58%
201561%55%58%
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# 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
320 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
55%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202555%26%26%
202455%26%26%
202358%26%25%
202254%25%25%
202154%25%25%
202054%25%24%
201938%25%24%
201838%24%23%
201734%22%22%
201633%23%22%
201533%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202527:113:111:1
202427:113:111:1
202332:113:111:1
202225:113:111:1
202125:113:111:1
202025:113:112:1
201920:113:112:1
201820:114:112:1
201721:114:112:1
201623:114:112:1
201522:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202560%53%55%
202460%52%54%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,116
$10,418

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMchenry, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$15,058$12,671$15,012
2024$15,058$12,387$14,622
2015$3,200$9,829$11,174
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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 Montini Catholic School and St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy.
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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