St. Anastasia Catholic School Photo

Best Waukegan Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,360 students in Waukegan, IL (there are 24 public schools, serving 14,477 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Waukegan, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Waukegan, IL include Most Blessed Trinity Academy and Lions Math And Science Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
80% of private schools in Waukegan, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Waukegan Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lions Math And Science Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Most Blessed Trinity Academy
Most Blessed Trinity Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
510 W. Grand Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Gr: K-7 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy Photo
All-girls (Christian)
(4)
3601 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-8147
Gr: PK-10 | 60 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 4
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1411 S White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 578-1111
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
510 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1310 N Frolic Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-0011
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Lake County Baptist School
Lake County Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Menta Academy North
Special Education School
621 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-1680
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
St. Anastasia Catholic School
St. Anastasia Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
629 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
St. Martin De Porres High School
(Catholic)
501 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Waukegan)
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,360 Students
251,065 Students
% Average Students of Color
82%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
95 Teachers
18,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
53%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,448
$12,464
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$4,148
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.66
# American Indian Students
6 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
72 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
566 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
10%
# Black Students
261 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
19%
9%
# White Students
177 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
13%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
277 Students
65,234 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Waukegan, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Waukegan, IL include Most Blessed Trinity Academy and Lions Math And Science Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Waukegan?
10 private schools are located in Waukegan.
How diverse are private schools in Waukegan?
Waukegan private schools are approximately 82% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Waukegan go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Waukegan are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waukegan?
80% of private schools in Waukegan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Waukegan are often viewed compared to one another?

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