Menta Academy North in Waukegan, IL is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades PK–12 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 94 students, with 92 attending kindergarten through 12th grade, supported by 8 teachers.
Menta Academy North has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, providing classroom settings with smaller group sizes.
The student population is 81.4% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Waukegan suburb.
This Waukegan private school serves a broad grade range from preschool through high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Menta Academy North?
The application deadline for Menta Academy North is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Menta Academy North is St. Martin De Porres High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immaculate Conception School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Martin De Porres High School
(Catholic)
501 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
510 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
510 W. Grand Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
0.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
629 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Martin De Porres High School
(Catholic)
501 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Tuition listed
Daisys Resource Optional School
Alternative School
1919 Sherman Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 473-4898
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 473-4898
2.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 56 students
Lake County Baptist School ![Lake County Baptist School Photo]( "Lake County Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3601 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-8147
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-8147
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 60 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 4
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 604-3903
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 604-3903
5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
510 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
510 W. Grand Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
0.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
629 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1310 N Frolic Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-0011
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-0011
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
510 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
629 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1310 N Frolic Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-0011
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-0011
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1411 S White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 578-1111
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 578-1111
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Algonquin Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 Algonquin Rd
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5101
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5101
9222.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Three Oaks School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1514 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5450
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5450
9222.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Fox River Grove Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Orchard St
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5105
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5105
9223 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Cotton Creek School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
545 Newport Ct
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-4700
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-4700
9223.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Barbara B Rose Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
61 W Penny Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1200
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1200
9224.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
School Reviews
Endorse Menta Academy North. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
How to Ask About Staff Screening Without Apologizing
Parents should feel comfortable asking how private schools screen employees. Learn which questions matter, what answers to expect, and why transparency about hiring and student safety is a hallmark of a well-managed school.
What Facility Safety Tells You About School Oversight
A school's facilities reveal far more than appearance. Learn how building maintenance, emergency preparedness, and campus safety practices can help parents evaluate school leadership, oversight, and long-term commitment to student well-being.
Is the School Legally a School? A Parent Verification Checklist
Before enrolling your child in a private school, learn how to verify that it is legally operating, properly accredited, and authorized to issue recognized diplomas with this practical parent checklist for making a confident school choice.
