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North Shore Country Day School Top 4 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (IL)
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Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus Top 19 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (IL)

Winnetka Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,076 students in Winnetka, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private elementary schools in Winnetka, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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 Elementary 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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+66.7% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,076
Students
-3.5% (-39 students) 10-yr
$26,247
Avg. Tuition
+61.3% (+$9,972) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-21.4% (-3 students) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
-27.3% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Winnetka)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
957 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearWinnetka, IL Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20196
20185
20174
20163
20153
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# Students
1,076 Students
184,093 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025270195199
2024272191192
2023299199193
2022317208205
2021317202201
2020308195188
2019262205193
2018302198190
2017290204199
2016357202196
2015372197183
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% Students of Color
8%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20257%32%33%
20247%32%32%
202310%32%32%
202226%32%32%
202126%32%31%
202010%33%31%
201917%31%31%
201810%31%30%
201712%32%31%
201611%32%31%
201511%33%31%
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0.41
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.410.640.64
20240.410.650.64
20230.310.650.63
20220.370.640.62
20210.370.640.62
20200.350.650.62
20190.360.640.61
20180.320.630.60
20170.250.600.59
20160.220.610.59
20150.260.610.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20243%5%5%
20236%5%5%
20226%5%5%
20216%5%5%
20206%5%5%
20196%4%4%
20186%5%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%9%9%
20241%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20221%9%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%8%8%
20161%8%8%
20151%8%8%
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# Black Students
23 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%8%8%
20242%8%8%
20232%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%8%
20202%9%8%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20172%8%7%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
807 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
75%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202575%54%55%
202474%54%55%
202382%53%55%
202278%55%57%
202178%54%57%
202080%54%58%
201979%55%59%
201882%55%59%
201786%59%61%
201688%58%61%
201586%58%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
290 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
212 Students
44,153 Students
% of Others Students
20%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202520%24%22%
202420%23%22%
20239%24%22%
202213%23%22%
202113%23%20%
202011%22%19%
201912%23%20%
20189%22%20%
20179%20%19%
20167%20%18%
20159%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
148 Teachers
14,063 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20257:113:111:1
20247:113:111:1
20238:113:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20208:113:111:1
20198:113:111:1
20188:113:111:1
20178:113:111:1
20168:114:112:1
20158:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202570%50%54%
202470%49%54%
202368%48%53%
202268%49%53%
202168%48%53%
202070%47%53%
201970%47%52%
201870%46%52%
201773%46%51%
201662%46%51%
201562%46%50%
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Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025111616
2024111615
2023131715
2022131615
2021131615
2020131615
2019121615
2018141615
2017121615
2016141615
2015141615
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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512912
202412711
202314710
202214710
202114710
202012710
201912710
201811610
201716710
20161679
20151679
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Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1282

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025135012821236
2024135012781233
2023133112691231
2022133112491232
2021133112521232
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Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025312626
2024312626
2023302626
2022302626
2021302626
2020302626
2019302626
2018302625
2017312625
2016312525
2015302525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,247
$10,904

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$25,367$11,088$14,043
2024$25,367$8,946$12,357
2023$17,870$8,284$11,693
2022$17,870$7,867$11,199
2021$17,870$7,585$10,824
2020$17,515$7,582$10,496
2019$14,495$7,243$10,300
2018$14,880$7,097$10,056
2017$16,825$7,146$9,712
2016$16,825$6,568$9,307
2015$16,275$6,285$8,903
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Average Summer Program Cost
$950
$953

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$950$930$1,115
2024$950$947$1,094
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512%31%34%
202412%30%33%
202316%29%33%
202216%28%32%
202116%27%32%
202018%27%31%
201918%27%30%
201818%25%29%
201715%25%29%
201613%24%28%
201513%23%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,940
$4,278

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$25,940$3,641$6,227
2024$25,940$3,432$6,113
2023$17,500$2,239$5,785
2022$17,500$2,327$5,514
2021$17,500$2,355$5,269
2020$17,500$2,364$5,141
2019$16,500$2,397$5,007
2018$16,500$2,286$4,752
2017$16,500$2,368$4,582
2016$19,000$2,512$4,396
2015$19,000$2,614$4,230
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Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$30.97 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinnetka, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%85%81%
2024100%90%85%
202392%91%85%
202292%90%85%
202192%90%86%
202092%90%86%
201992%90%85%
201892%90%85%
2017100%90%86%
2016100%92%85%
2015100%92%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Winnetka, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Winnetka, IL include North Shore Country Day School, Brightmont Academy - Northfield, and Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus.
How many private elementary schools are located in Winnetka?
5 private elementary schools are located in Winnetka.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Winnetka?
Winnetka private elementary schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Winnetka?
40% of private elementary schools in Winnetka are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Winnetka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Winnetka include: The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity vs. Sacred Heart School

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