Best Waukegan Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,154 students in Waukegan, IL (there are 24 public schools, serving 14,952 public students). 7% 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 St. Anastasia School 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 90%.
88% of private schools in Waukegan, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Waukegan Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lions Math And Science Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(3)
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Grades: PK-7
| 99 students
St. Anastasia School
St. Anastasia School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
629 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
Grades: NS-8
| 295 students
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy Photo
All-girls (Christian)
(3)
3601 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-8147
Grades: PK-10
| 60 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1411 S White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 578-1111
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
510 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1310 N Frolic Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-0011
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Lake County Baptist School
Lake County Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
St. Martin De Porres High School
(Catholic)
501 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waukegan, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Waukegan, IL include St. Anastasia School and Lions Math And Science Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Waukegan, IL?
8 private schools are located in Waukegan, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Waukegan, IL?
Waukegan, IL private schools are approximately 78% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Waukegan, IL go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Waukegan, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waukegan, IL?
88% of private schools in Waukegan, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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