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Best Mundelein Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,341 students in Mundelein, IL (there are 13 public schools, serving 6,869 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Mundelein, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Mundelein, IL is Carmel Catholic High School.
17% of private schools in Mundelein, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Mundelein Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carmel Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(2)
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 student Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Montessori School
1220 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-6340
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori & Music Center
All-girls | Alternative School
1200 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-7778
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
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Daycare / Preschool
695 S. IL Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-9554
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
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Daycare / Preschool
(1)
800 S. IL Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-7060
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Mundelein Montessori School
Montessori School
1401 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-4345
Gr: K-1 | 39 students
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Mundelein, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
450 Butterfield Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 362-5170
Gr: PK-K | 18 students

Overview

This Town (Mundelein)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,341 Students
252,125 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
98 Teachers
18,878 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$12,512

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
35 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
1,082 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
75%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
338 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
149 Students
65,546 Students
% of Others Students
10%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Mundelein, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Mundelein, IL is Carmel Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Mundelein?
6 private schools are located in Mundelein.
How diverse are private schools in Mundelein?
Mundelein private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Mundelein go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Mundelein are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mundelein?
17% of private schools in Mundelein are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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