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Best Lake Bluff 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 188 students in Lake Bluff, IL (there are , serving 877 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Lake Bluff, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lake Bluff, IL include Forest Bluff School and Safe Haven School.
The average acceptance rate is 32%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.

Top-Ranked Lake Bluff 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Forest Bluff School
Forest Bluff School Photo
Montessori School
(14)
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Safe Haven School
Safe Haven School Photo - Safe Haven School's Organic Garden
Special Education School
(1)
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 604-3903
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Lake Bluff)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
188 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,675
$12,508
Average Acceptance Rate
32%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
175 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
93%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
3 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
1%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lake Bluff, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Lake Bluff, IL include Forest Bluff School and Safe Haven School.
How many private schools are located in Lake Bluff?
2 private schools are located in Lake Bluff.
What percentage of students in Lake Bluff go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Lake Bluff are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).

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