For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 169 students in 60061, IL (there are 15 public schools, serving 4,847 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in 60061, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
Private Schools in 60061, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cdw At Play Child Care Center
Alternative School
165 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 465-3431
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 465-3431
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
The Goddard School Vernon Hills![The Goddard School Vernon Hills Photo]( "The Goddard School Vernon Hills Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
461 W. Townline Road
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 680-1886
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 680-1886
Gr: K | 8 students
Phillip Road KinderCare![Phillip Road KinderCare Photo - Welcome to KinderCare in Vernon Hills! We are proud to serve this community for several decades!]( "Phillip Road KinderCare Photo - Welcome to KinderCare in Vernon Hills! We are proud to serve this community for several decades!")
Daycare / Preschool
5 E. Phillip Rd.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 680-7771
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 680-7771
Gr: NS-PK
Vernon Hills KinderCare![Vernon Hills KinderCare Photo - Great learning happens at our KinderCare in Vernon Hills]( "Vernon Hills KinderCare Photo - Great learning happens at our KinderCare in Vernon Hills")
Daycare / Preschool
451 Creekside Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 680-3835
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 680-3835
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Vernon Hills Montessori Academy
Montessori School
21 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 918-0342
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 918-0342
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 60061, IL?
5 private schools are located in 60061, IL.
How diverse are private schools in 60061?
60061 private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60061 go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in 60061 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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