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Best Saint Charles Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 669 students in Saint Charles, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Saint Charles, IL is St. Patrick School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Saint Charles Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
787 Crane Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 338-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bridges Academy
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Montessori School
716 Oak St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1686
Gr: K-5 | 41 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Saint Charles, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Courtyard Dr
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-8282
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Wasco KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
40 W 170 LaFox Rd.
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 587-9150
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Saint Charles)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
669 Students
184,260 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
14,070 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$10,982
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
8,655 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
17,390 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
14,648 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
340 Students
99,910 Students
% White Students
51%
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
245 Students
43,938 Students
% of Others Students
37%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL is St. Patrick School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Saint Charles?
2 private elementary schools are located in Saint Charles.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Charles?
50% of private elementary schools in Saint Charles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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