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Palatine Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,043 students in Palatine, IL, 15% of all K-12 students in Palatine, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
33% of private schools in Palatine, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,043
  • Average Tuition: $13,663
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Palatine, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,043
  • Average Tuition: $13,663
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Palatine, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Palatine Private Schools (2026-27)

Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
(5)
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
(9)
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Quest Academy Photo
Quest Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
(1)
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St. Theresa School Photo
St. Theresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
445 N. Benton Street
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
(9)
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Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo
Baldwin Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1653 N. Baldwin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-2270
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Map of Learning Loft Inc.
Learning Loft Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
655 N 1st Bank Dr
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-5437
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Map of Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education
Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
1760 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 221-7752
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Map of New Connection's Academy
New Connection's Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students
Special Education School
865 E Wilmette Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
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Palatine KinderCare Photo
Palatine KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
929 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
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Quentin Road KinderCare Photo
Quentin Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
838 North Quentin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2229
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Map of St. Thomas Of Villanova School
St. Thomas Of Villanova School
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1141 E Anderson Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
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Map of South Campus
South Campus
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Special Education School
909 E Wilmette Rd Ste F
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
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Palatine, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

12
Private Schools
+20.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
2,043
Students
+26.9% (+433 students) 10-yr
$13,663
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
+29.4% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.4% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palatine)
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,624 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPalatine, IL Total Schools
202512
202412
202311
202211
202111
202011
201912
201812
201710
201610
201510
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# Students
2,043 Students
251,324 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPalatine, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025205166179
2024205162172
2023223171174
2022225178185
2021224174180
2020224168171
2019237174175
2018231171172
2017250177180
2016255175178
2015201168167
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% Students of Color
22%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalatine, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202522%34%34%
202422%34%34%
202320%34%33%
202220%34%33%
202120%34%32%
202020%35%32%
201921%33%31%
201820%33%31%
201719%34%32%
201619%34%32%
201517%35%32%
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0.62
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearPalatine, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.620.660.65
20240.620.660.65
20230.610.660.65
20220.620.650.64
20210.620.650.64
20200.620.660.64
20190.610.650.63
20180.610.650.63
20170.490.620.61
20160.500.620.61
20150.480.630.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
134 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPalatine, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20257%5%5%
20247%5%5%
20237%5%5%
20227%4%4%
20218%5%4%
20208%4%4%
201911%4%4%
201811%5%4%
20175%4%4%
20165%3%4%
20155%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
92 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPalatine, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%10%9%
20244%10%9%
20234%10%9%
20224%10%8%
20214%10%9%
20204%10%9%
20193%9%8%
20183%9%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
51 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPalatine, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20232%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
996 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
49%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPalatine, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202549%51%52%
202449%51%52%
202351%51%52%
202250%53%54%
202150%52%54%
202050%52%54%
201951%53%56%
201853%53%56%
201768%56%58%
201667%56%58%
201569%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 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
764 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
37%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPalatine, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202538%26%26%
202438%26%26%
202336%26%25%
202237%25%25%
202136%25%25%
202036%25%24%
201934%25%24%
201832%24%23%
201723%22%22%
201624%23%22%
201521%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
191 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalatine, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,663
$10,418
Average Summer Program Cost
$475
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palatine, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Palatine, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Theresa School, and Holy Family Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Palatine?
12 private schools are located in Palatine.
How diverse are private schools in Palatine?
Palatine private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Palatine go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Palatine are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palatine?
33% of private schools in Palatine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Palatine are often viewed compared to one another?

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