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Wilmette Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 3,476 students in Wilmette, IL, 50% of all K-12 students in Wilmette, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
57% of private schools in Wilmette, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 3,476
  • Average Tuition: $13,217
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 20%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Wilmette, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 3,476
  • Average Tuition: $13,217
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 20%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Wilmette, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Wilmette Private Schools (2026-27)

Baker Demonstration School Photo
Baker Demonstration School
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
(6)
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Map of Loyola Academy
Loyola Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 29 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1100 Laramie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
(1)
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Regina Dominican High School Photo
Regina Dominican High School
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-girls (Catholic)
701 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
(3)
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Map of Rose Hall Montessori School
Rose Hall Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Montessori School
1140 Wilmette Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2002
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St. Francis Xavier School Photo
St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
808 Linden Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 826-4948
(3)
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St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
1740 Lake Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7870
(1)
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Map of Ronald Knox Montessori School
Ronald Knox Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Montessori School
2031 Elmwood Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2922
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Wilmette, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Arlyn Day School
Arlyn Day School
Gr: 5-12 | 34 students
Special Education School
3013 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7117
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Wilmette, IL Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
3,476
Students
$13,217
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wilmette)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
3,476 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
16%
34%
0.46
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
171 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
166 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
166 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
2,590 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
72%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
482 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
283 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,217
$10,418
Average Summer Program Cost
$550
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,500
$4,577
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$12.3 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wilmette, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Wilmette, IL include St. Joseph School, Regina Dominican High School, and Baker Demonstration 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?
50% 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?

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