Sacred Heart School Photo

Best Winnetka Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,080 students in Winnetka, IL (there are 10 public schools, serving 6,023 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Winnetka, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private schools in Winnetka, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Winnetka Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 1-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
180 Ridge Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0031
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7
Brightmont Academy - Northfield
Brightmont Academy - Northfield Photo - one teacher one student
Special Program Emphasis
1799 Willow Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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Winnetka, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
French School (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
562 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-5800
Gr: PK-K | 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Winnetka, IL?
How many private schools are located in Winnetka?
5 private schools are located in Winnetka.
How diverse are private schools in Winnetka?
Winnetka private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Winnetka go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Winnetka are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winnetka?
40% of private schools in Winnetka are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Winnetka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Winnetka include: The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity vs. Sacred Heart School

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