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Best Winfield Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 84%.
67% of private schools in Winfield, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Winfield Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
(1)
0s259 Church St
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-2625
Grades: NS-9
| 225 students
Wheaton Christian Grammar School
Wheaton Christian Grammar School Photo - Wheaton Christian Grammar School moved to a new, 35-acre, technology-rich campus in the fall of 2010. The campus provides a bright and innovative setting for learning, with dedicated spaces for fine arts and athletics, a centrally located Library Media Center, a high school level science lab, and much more.
(Christian)
(9)
1N350 Taylor Drive
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-1385
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Winfield KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
27W151 Geneva Rd.
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 690-6116
Grades: NS-PK
| 32 students

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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