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60120 Illinois Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 559 students in 60120, IL (there are 14 public schools, serving 7,866 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 60120, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in 60120, IL is St. John's Lutheran School.
63% of private schools in 60120, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 60120 Illinois Private Schools (2026-27)

St. John's Lutheran School Photo
St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
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Map of Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center
Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
340 Grand Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7743
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Map of Institute Of Islamic Education
Institute Of Islamic Education
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
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Map of The Ivy Academy & Early Learning
The Ivy Academy & Early Learning
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
545 Hiawatha Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
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Map of The Learning Tree East
The Learning Tree East
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool
845 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
(1)
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Map of Marklund Wasmond Center
Marklund Wasmond Center
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
1435 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
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St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
103 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
(11)
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60120, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Elgin Academy Photo
Elgin Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
350 Park St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0303
(9)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 60120, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60120, IL is St. John's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 60120?
8 private schools are located in 60120.
How diverse are private schools in 60120?
60120 private schools are approximately 78% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60120 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 60120 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60120?
63% of private schools in 60120 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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