For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 3,476 students in Wilmette, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,552 public students). 49% of all K-12 students in Wilmette, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Wilmette, IL include Baker Demonstration School, Regina Dominican High School, and St. Francis Xavier School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
57% of private schools in Wilmette, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Wilmette Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1100 Laramie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 29 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
701 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
808 Linden Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 826-4948
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 826-4948
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
1740 Lake Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7870
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7870
Gr: PK-K | 115 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ronald Knox Montessori School
Montessori School
2031 Elmwood Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2922
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2922
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Rose Hall Montessori School
Montessori School
1140 Wilmette Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2002
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2002
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Tuition listed
Wilmette, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arlyn Day School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3013 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7117
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7117
Gr: 5-12 | 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Wilmette, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Wilmette, IL include Baker Demonstration School, Regina Dominican High School, and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private schools are located in Wilmette?
7 private schools are located in Wilmette.
How diverse are private schools in Wilmette?
Wilmette private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Wilmette go to private school?
49% of all K-12 students in Wilmette are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wilmette?
57% of private schools in Wilmette are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Wilmette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Wilmette include: Rose Hall Montessori School vs. Ronald Knox Montessori School, Ronald Knox Montessori School vs. Rose Hall Montessori School
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