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Winnetka Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,076 students in Winnetka, IL, 15% of all K-12 students in Winnetka, IL are educated in private schools versus public 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 89%.
40% of private schools in Winnetka, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,076
  • Average Tuition: $26,247
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 12%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Winnetka, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,076
  • Average Tuition: $26,247
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 12%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Winnetka, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Winnetka Private Schools (2026-27)

Brightmont Academy - Northfield Photo
Brightmont Academy - Northfield
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
1799 Willow Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
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Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus Photo
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus
Gr: 1-8 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
1980 Old Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7025
(1)
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North Shore Country Day School Photo
North Shore Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
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Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
(8)
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Map of The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity
The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
180 Ridge Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0031
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Winnetka, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of French School
French School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Specialized Curriculum
562 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-5800
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Winnetka, IL Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,076
Students
$26,247
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Winnetka)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
1,076 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
8%
34%
0.41
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
23 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
807 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
75%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
212 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
148 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
53%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,247
$10,404
Average Summer Program Cost
$950
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,940
$4,577
Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$12.3 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Winnetka, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Winnetka, IL include Sacred Heart School, Brightmont Academy - Northfield, and Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus.
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 8% 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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