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Best Wauconda Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 342 students in Wauconda, IL (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,155 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Wauconda, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Wauconda, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Wauconda, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Da Vinci Waldorf School
Da Vinci Waldorf School Photo - JPK.MEDIA
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
150 W Bonner Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frassati Catholic Academy
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(Catholic)
316 W Mill St
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6311
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8

Overview

This Town (Wauconda)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
342 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,036
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
258 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
75%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
72 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wauconda, IL?
2 private schools are located in Wauconda, IL.
What percentage of students in Wauconda go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Wauconda are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wauconda?
50% of private schools in Wauconda are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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