Top 3 Best Winnetka Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,105 students in Winnetka, IL (there are 10 public schools, serving 6,000 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Winnetka, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Winnetka, IL include North Shore Country Day School, Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus and Sacred Heart School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
40% of private schools in Winnetka, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Winnetka Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus Photo
Special Education School
(1)
1980 Old Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7025
Grades: 1-8
| 66 students
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Grades: PK-12
| 541 students
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
Grades: NS-8
| 203 students
180 Ridge Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0031
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
French School
Special Program Emphasis
562 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-5800
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Winnetka, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Winnetka, IL include North Shore Country Day School, Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Winnetka, IL?
5 private schools are located in Winnetka, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Winnetka, IL?
Winnetka, IL private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Winnetka, IL go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Winnetka, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winnetka, IL?
40% of private schools in Winnetka, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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