For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,860 students in Palatine, IL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Palatine, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, Quest Academy, and Holy Family Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private elementary schools in Palatine, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Palatine Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
Gr: NS-8 | 501 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
445 N. Benton Street
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education
Special Education School
1760 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 221-7752
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 221-7752
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
New Connection's Academy
Special Education School
865 E Wilmette Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students
St. Thomas Of Villanova School
(Catholic)
1141 E Anderson Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Campus
Special Education School
909 E Wilmette Rd Ste F
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Palatine, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Palatine, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School, Quest Academy, and Holy Family Catholic Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Palatine?
8 private elementary schools are located in Palatine.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Palatine?
Palatine private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Palatine?
50% of private elementary schools in Palatine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Palatine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Palatine include: Immanuel Lutheran School vs. St. Theresa School, St. Thomas Of Villanova School vs. St. Theresa School, New Connection's Academy vs. South Campus
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