Mchenry County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 private preschools serving 3,030 students in Mchenry County, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
38% of private preschools in Mchenry County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 3,030
  • Average Tuition: $7,664
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Mchenry County, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 3,030
  • Average Tuition: $7,664
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Mchenry County, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Mchenry County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
(4)
Montini Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1405 N Richmond Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
(8)
Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
2304 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3959
(1)
St. Mary Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
320 Lincoln Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-3598
(2)
Map of Ss Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
(5)
Map of Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
408 Jackson St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5156
Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
14 Berkshire Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
Cary Grove KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
324 Crystal St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
Crystal Lake KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
645 Dakota St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 477-2580
Crystal Lake Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
3013 S. Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0013
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
4561 Princeton Lane
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 669-6390
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Map of House Of Children
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Daycare / Preschool
2521 Harding Ln
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-4663
(2)
Map of Kids R Kids Learning Academy
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
475 Alexandra Blvd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-5437
KinderCare of Huntley Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
12581 Princeton Dr.
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 515-3765
McHenry KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4717 West Crystal Lake Rd.
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-2499
Map of Mchenry Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Montessori School
5213 W Elm Street
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-1015
Montessori Pathways School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
(2)
Map of Primrose School Of Algonquin
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Daycare / Preschool
2300 County Line Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(224) 333-0380
Randall Road KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool
501 Rolls Dr.
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 854-8545
Map of St. Thomas The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
Map of 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 County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Faith Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
174 McHenry Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 479-9305
(1)
Map of 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

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
24 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
3,030 Students
181,201 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
20%
33%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
190 Teachers
12,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
49%
Average Class Size
20 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
$7,664
$8,969
Average % on Financial Aid
58%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$3,375
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
0 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
151 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
35 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,411 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
48%
48%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,325 Students
57,573 Students
% of Others Students
45%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

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, Montini Catholic School, and Trinity Oaks Christian Academy.
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?

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