McHenry KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom

Best Mchenry County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private preschools serving 3,065 students in Mchenry County, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Mchenry County, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Mary Catholic School, and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
38% of private preschools in Mchenry County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Mchenry County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Berkshire Drive KinderCare
Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
14 Berkshire Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Cary Grove KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
324 Crystal St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Crystal Lake KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
645 Dakota St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 477-2580
Gr: NS-PK | 30 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
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4561 Princeton Lane
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 669-6390
Gr: K | 14 students Tuition listed
House Of Children
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
2521 Harding Ln
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-4663
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
475 Alexandra Blvd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-5437
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
KinderCare of Huntley
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Daycare / Preschool
12581 Princeton Dr.
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 515-3765
Gr: NS-PK
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
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
Primrose School Of Algonquin
Daycare / Preschool
2300 County Line Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(224) 333-0380
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Randall Road KinderCare
Randall Road KinderCare Photo - Parent check-in station
Daycare / Preschool
501 Rolls Dr.
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 854-8545
Gr: NS-PK | 67 students
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
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
24 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,065 Students
182,440 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
190 Teachers
12,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
49%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,738
$11,300
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$2,807
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
6,859 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
35 Students
11,947 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,411 Students
87,537 Students
% White Students
47%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,360 Students
58,024 Students
% of Others Students
45%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Mchenry County, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Mchenry County, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Mary Catholic School, and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Mchenry County?
23 private preschools are located in Mchenry County.
How diverse are private preschools in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Mchenry County?
38% of private preschools in Mchenry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Mchenry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Mchenry County include: St. John The Baptist Catholic School vs. Montini Catholic School

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