St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School, founded in 1917, offers an inclusive educational program rooted in Catholic values.

Best Woodstock Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 792 students in Woodstock, IL (there are 12 public schools, serving 6,123 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Woodstock, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Woodstock, IL include Allendale-linc and Marian Central Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Woodstock, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Woodstock Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Allendale-linc
Special Education School
1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Marian Central Catholic High School
Marian Central Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1001 McHenry Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4220
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crystal Lake Montessori School
Crystal Lake Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
3013 S. Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0013
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
House Of Children
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
2521 Harding Ln
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-4663
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School, founded in 1917, offers an inclusive educational program rooted in Catholic values.
(Catholic)
(2)
320 Lincoln Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-3598
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodstock Christian School
(Christian)
1201 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1391
Gr: K-9 | 42 students Sports: 2

Overview

This Town (Woodstock)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
792 Students
252,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
18,845 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,845
$12,671
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
25,140 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
15 Students
21,085 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
760 Students
129,137 Students
% White Students
76%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
338 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
126 Students
65,580 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Woodstock, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Woodstock, IL include Allendale-linc and Marian Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Woodstock?
6 private schools are located in Woodstock.
How diverse are private schools in Woodstock?
Woodstock private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Woodstock go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Woodstock are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Woodstock?
50% of private schools in Woodstock are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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