McHenry KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom

Best Mchenry Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 St. John The Baptist Catholic School and Montini 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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Montini Catholic School
Montini Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
1405 N Richmond Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
2304 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3959
Gr: 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
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Mchenry Montessori School
Montessori School
5213 W Elm Street
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-1015
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Zion Lutheran School & Preschool
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4206 W Elm St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-4488
Gr: PK-1 | 78 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Mchenry, Illinois

Mchenry, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fox Valley Christian School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (Baptist)
509 Front St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-0126
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Mchenry)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
583 Students
252,190 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,845 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
53%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,058
$12,671

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
25,140 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
8 Students
21,085 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
233 Students
129,137 Students
% White Students
40%
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
320 Students
65,579 Students
% of Others Students
55%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 School 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?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Mchenry include: St. John The Baptist Catholic School vs. Montini Catholic School

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