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Best New Lenox Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 233 students in New Lenox, IL.
50% of private elementary schools in New Lenox, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in New Lenox, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Jude School
St. Jude School Photo - Christmas pageant at St. Jude School
(Catholic)
(1)
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Trinity Services -trinity School
Trinity Services -trinity School Photo - Graduation 2012
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (New Lenox)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
233 Students
184,236 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
14,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$10,982
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$700
$3,925

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,655 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
17,390 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
14,648 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
129 Students
99,910 Students
% White Students
55%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
86 Students
43,924 Students
% of Others Students
36%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in New Lenox, IL?
2 private elementary schools are located in New Lenox, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in New Lenox?
50% of private elementary schools in New Lenox are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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