For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 student Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Childrens House Daycare
Montessori School
1220 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-6340
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
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
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-9554
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
800 S. IL Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-7060
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
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-4345
Gr: K-1 | 39 students
Mundelein, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Libertyville Montessori School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
450 Butterfield Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 362-5170
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 362-5170
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
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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