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Best Winfield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 993 students in Winfield, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 906 public students). 52% of all K-12 students in Winfield, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Winfield, IL include St. John The Baptist School and Wheaton Christian Grammar School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Winfield, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Winfield Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
(1)
0s259 Church St
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-2625
Gr: NS-9 | 225 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Wheaton Christian Grammar School
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(Christian)
(9)
1N350 Taylor Drive
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-1385
Gr: K-8 | 736 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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27W151 Geneva Rd.
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 690-6116
Gr: NS-PK | 32 students

Overview

This Town (Winfield)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
993 Students
252,125 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
18,878 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
53%
Average Class Size
23 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,003
$12,512
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$3,872
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.66
# American Indian Students
10 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
14 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
720 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
73%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
227 Students
65,546 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Winfield, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Winfield, IL include St. John The Baptist School and Wheaton Christian Grammar School.
How many private schools are located in Winfield?
3 private schools are located in Winfield.
What percentage of students in Winfield go to private school?
52% of all K-12 students in Winfield are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winfield?
67% of private schools in Winfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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