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Mount Prospect Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,638 students in Mount Prospect, IL, 17% of all K-12 students in Mount Prospect, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
43% of private schools in Mount Prospect, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,638
  • Average Tuition: $11,995
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Mount Prospect, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,638
  • Average Tuition: $11,995
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Mount Prospect, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Mount Prospect Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Emily Elementary School
St. Emily Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students
Catholic
1400 E Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18 S School Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
(6)
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Map of St. Raymond School
St. Raymond School
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
300 S Elmhurst Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
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Science Academy Of Chicago
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
(8)
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Map of Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
1020 S Hunt Club Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 956-6222
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Kensington KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
300 West Kensington Rd.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-1585
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Park View Montessori School - Mount Prospect Photo
Park View Montessori School - Mount Prospect
Gr: NS-K | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
1601 Feehanville Drive ste 300
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
(2)
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Mount Prospect, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-2 | 55 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1101 S Linneman Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-7670
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Mount Prospect, IL Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,638
Students
$11,995
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mount Prospect)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
1,638 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
21%
34%
0.57
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
23 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
949 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
56%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
579 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
34%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,995
$10,412
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,150
$4,570
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mount Prospect, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Mount Prospect, IL include St. Emily Elementary School, St. Paul Lutheran School, and St. Raymond School.
How many private schools are located in Mount Prospect?
7 private schools are located in Mount Prospect.
How diverse are private schools in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Mount Prospect go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Mount Prospect are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Prospect?
43% of private schools in Mount Prospect are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Mount Prospect are often viewed compared to one another?

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