Lake County Baptist School Photo

Best Waukegan Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 537 students in Waukegan, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private high schools in Waukegan, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private High Schools in Waukegan, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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. 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
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
537 Students
89,958 Students
% Average Students of Color
90%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
49 Teachers
7,561 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
56%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,700
$15,865
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$4,946
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
254 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
11%
# Black Students
167 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
31%
11%
# White Students
45 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
9%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 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
55 Students
12,222 Students
% of Others Students
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Waukegan, IL?
4 private high schools are located in Waukegan, IL.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Waukegan?
75% of private high schools in Waukegan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Waukegan are often viewed compared to one another?

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