Montessori Pathways School Photo

Best Mchenry County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private elementary schools serving 2,833 students in Mchenry County, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Mchenry County, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, Montini Catholic School, and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
76% of private elementary schools in Mchenry County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Mchenry County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Allendale-linc
Special Education School
1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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
St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School, founded in 1917, offers an inclusive educational program rooted in Catholic values.
(Catholic)
(2)
320 Lincoln Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-3598
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(5)
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
408 Jackson St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5156
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Crystal Lake Montessori School
Crystal Lake Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
3013 S. Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0013
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2107 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
Gr: K-1 | 92 students
Montessori Pathways School
Montessori Pathways School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Academy
(Catholic)
10002 Harmony Hill Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 923-4350
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Photo - Saint Margaret Mary School Algonquin, Illinois
(Catholic)
119 S Hubbard St
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 658-5313
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Woodstock Christian School
(Christian)
1201 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1391
Gr: K-9 | 42 students Sports: 2
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 County, Illinois

Mchenry County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Lutheran High School (Closed 2018)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
174 McHenry Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 479-9305
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 County (Mchenry County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,833 Students
184,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
171 Teachers
14,060 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
50%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,101
$11,006
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$3,641
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
8,659 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
159 Students
17,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
48 Students
14,666 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
1,536 Students
99,938 Students
% White Students
56%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
290 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
968 Students
43,988 Students
% of Others Students
35%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Mchenry County, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Mchenry County, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, Montini Catholic School, and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Mchenry County?
16 private elementary schools are located in Mchenry County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mchenry County?
76% of private elementary schools in Mchenry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Mchenry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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