For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,145 students in 60085, IL (there are 16 public schools, serving 11,414 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 Lions Math And Science Christian Academy and Most Blessed Trinity Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked 60085 Illinois Private Schools (2025)
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 Lions Math And Science Christian Academy and Most Blessed Trinity 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%).
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