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 (2025)

For the 2025 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 Marian Central Catholic High School and St. Mary Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private schools in Woodstock, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Woodstock Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Marian Central Catholic High School
Marian Central Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1001 McHenry Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 294 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
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Allendale-linc
Special Education School
1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Crystal Lake Montessori School
Crystal Lake Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
3013 S. Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0013
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
House Of Children
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
2521 Harding Ln
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-4663
Grades: PK-K
| 82 students
Woodstock Christian School
(Christian)
1201 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1391
Grades: K-9
| 42 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Woodstock, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Woodstock, IL include Marian Central Catholic High School and St. Mary Catholic 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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