For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 394 students in Morton Grove, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,599 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Morton Grove, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Morton Grove, IL include Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School and Mcc Academy College Prep.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private schools in Morton Grove, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Morton Grove Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
6218 Capulina Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7340
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7340
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8601 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 470-8801
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 470-8801
Gr: 3-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4
Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
9233 Shermer Road
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-9007
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-9007
Gr: NS | 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Morton Grove, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Morton Grove, IL include Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School and Mcc Academy College Prep.
How many private schools are located in Morton Grove?
3 private schools are located in Morton Grove.
What percentage of students in Morton Grove go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Morton Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Morton Grove?
67% of private schools in Morton Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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