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The Goddard School Third Lake
Center Street KinderCare
Westlake Christian Academy

Grayslake ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 655 students in Grayslake, IL, 8% of all K-12 students in Grayslake, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
29% of private schools in Grayslake, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 655
  • Average Tuition: $10,450
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Grayslake, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 655
  • Average Tuition: $10,450
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Grayslake, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Grayslake ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

The Goddard School Third Lake Photo
The Goddard School Third Lake
Gr: PK-K | 266 students
Daycare / Preschool
34638 North Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
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St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo
St. Gilbert Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
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Center Street KinderCare Photo
Center Street KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
130 South Atkinson Rd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9188
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Grayslake KinderCare Photo
Grayslake KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
790 N Lake St.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-9374
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Old School Montessori Photo
Old School Montessori
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
144 Commerce Dr.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9606
(4)
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Map of Peppermint Stick Preschool & Learning Center
Peppermint Stick Preschool & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
40 S Whitney St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-0611
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Westlake Christian Academy Photo
Westlake Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
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Grayslake, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori School Of Lake Forest Adolescent Program
Montessori School Of Lake Forest Adolescent Program
Gr: 7-9 | 17 students
Montessori School
32470 Harris Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-0002
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Grayslake, IL ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-12.5% (-1 school) 10-yr
655
Students
-35.3% (-357 students) 10-yr
$10,450
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
+30.8% (+4 students) 10-yr
22%
Students of Color
+83.3% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
23:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+76.9% (+10.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grayslake)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,625 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearGrayslake, IL Total Schools
20257
20247
20236
20225
20216
20206
20196
20186
20177
20166
20158
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# Students
655 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025164166179
2024184162172
2023151171174
2022182178185
2021149174180
2020149168171
2019158174175
2018158171172
2017161177180
2016197175178
2015169168167
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% Students of Color
22%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202522%34%34%
202423%34%34%
202322%34%33%
202221%34%33%
202121%34%32%
202021%35%32%
201921%33%31%
201821%33%31%
201712%34%32%
201612%34%32%
201512%35%32%
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0.62
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.620.660.65
20240.610.660.65
20230.610.660.65
20220.590.650.64
20210.600.650.64
20200.600.660.64
20190.530.650.63
20180.530.650.63
20170.320.620.61
20160.320.620.61
20150.380.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%5%5%
20245%5%5%
20235%5%5%
20225%4%4%
20215%5%4%
20205%4%4%
20199%4%4%
20189%5%4%
20177%4%4%
20167%3%4%
20157%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
58 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20257%10%9%
20246%10%9%
20237%10%9%
20226%10%8%
20216%10%9%
20206%10%9%
20195%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20175%9%8%
20165%9%8%
20155%9%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20232%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20173%9%7%
20163%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
426 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
49%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202549%51%52%
202446%51%52%
202353%51%52%
202256%53%54%
202156%52%54%
202056%52%54%
201966%53%56%
201866%53%56%
201782%56%58%
201682%56%58%
201578%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
328 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202538%26%26%
202441%26%26%
202332%26%25%
202230%25%25%
202130%25%25%
202030%25%24%
201916%25%24%
201816%24%23%
20173%22%22%
20163%23%22%
20158%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202523:113:111:1
202419:113:111:1
202318:113:111:1
202221:113:111:1
202119:113:111:1
202019:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025171615
2024141715
2023141715
2022131715
2021131715
2020131715
2019161715
2018161715
2017161715
2016161715
2015131715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,450
$12,436
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrayslake, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%84%81%
2024100%90%85%
2023100%91%85%
2019100%90%85%
2018100%90%85%
2017100%90%85%
2016100%92%85%
2015100%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Grayslake, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Grayslake, IL include St. Gilbert Elementary School and The Goddard School Third Lake.
How many private schools are located in Grayslake?
7 private schools are located in Grayslake.
How diverse are private schools in Grayslake?
Grayslake private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Grayslake go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Grayslake are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grayslake?
29% of private schools in Grayslake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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