For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,145 students in 60085, IL (there are 16 public schools, serving 11,378 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 60085, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60085, IL include Most Blessed Trinity Academy and Lions Math And Science Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in 60085, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top-Ranked 60085 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
510 W. Grand Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Gr: K-7 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1411 S White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 578-1111
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 578-1111
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
510 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
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
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-0011
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Menta Academy North
Special Education School
621 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-1680
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-1680
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
629 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
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
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60085, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60085, IL include Most Blessed Trinity Academy and Lions Math And Science Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in 60085?
8 private schools are located in 60085.
How diverse are private schools in 60085?
60085 private schools are approximately 82% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60085 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 60085 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60085?
75% of private schools in 60085 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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