For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 343 students in Round Lake, IL (there are 14 public schools, serving 6,802 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Round Lake, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
17% of private schools in Round Lake, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Round Lake, IL (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School In Round Lake
Alternative School
1155 S Amarias Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-1880
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-1880
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Tuition listed
Peppermint Stick Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1124 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1160
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1160
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Round Lake Area Park District Child Dev Center
Daycare / Preschool
814 Hart Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8558
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8558
Gr: K | 57 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1512 North IL Route 83
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 543-7910
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 543-7910
Gr: NS-PK
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Daycare / Preschool
700 W. Rollins Rd.
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-3383
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-3383
Gr: NS-PK
St. Joseph Continuation School
(Catholic)
118 Lincoln Ave
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1720
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1720
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Round Lake, IL?
6 private schools are located in Round Lake, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Round Lake?
Round Lake private schools are approximately 66% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Round Lake go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Round Lake are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Round Lake?
17% of private schools in Round Lake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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