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Morton Grove ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 394 students in Morton Grove, IL, 14% of all K-12 students in Morton Grove, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Morton Grove, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Morton Grove ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
6218 Capulina Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7340
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Map of Mcc Academy College Prep
Mcc Academy College Prep
Gr: 3-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
8601 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 470-8801
(4)
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Map of Kids Academy
Kids Academy
Gr: NS | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
9233 Shermer Road
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-9007
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Morton Grove, IL ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
394
Students
-18.8% (-91 students) 10-yr
$4,000
Avg. Tuition
+33.3% (+$1,000) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+216.7% (+13 students) 10-yr
55%
Students of Color
-21.4% (-15.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+36.4% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Morton Grove)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
394 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025131166179
2024131162172
2023273171174
2022211178185
2021211174180
2020211168171
2019245174175
2018245171172
2017176177180
2016176175178
2015162168167
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% Students of Color
55%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202555%34%34%
202455%34%34%
202361%34%33%
202270%34%33%
202170%34%32%
202071%35%32%
201974%33%31%
201874%33%31%
201766%34%32%
201666%34%32%
201570%35%32%
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0.73
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.730.660.65
20240.730.660.65
20230.710.660.65
20220.700.650.64
20210.700.650.64
20200.700.660.64
20190.680.650.63
20180.680.650.63
20170.650.620.61
20160.650.620.61
20150.610.630.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
128 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
33%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202533%5%5%
202433%5%5%
202339%5%5%
202246%4%4%
202146%5%4%
202046%4%4%
201941%4%4%
201841%5%4%
201752%4%4%
201652%3%4%
201557%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
42 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202511%10%9%
202411%10%9%
20234%10%9%
20227%10%8%
20217%10%9%
20207%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
25 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%8%7%
20246%8%7%
20234%8%8%
20223%8%7%
20213%8%7%
20203%9%8%
20195%9%7%
20185%9%7%
20176%9%7%
20166%9%7%
20157%9%8%
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# White Students
146 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
37%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202537%51%52%
202437%51%52%
202329%51%52%
202221%53%54%
202121%52%54%
202021%52%54%
201917%53%56%
201817%53%56%
201723%56%58%
201623%56%58%
201525%55%58%
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# 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
53 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202513%26%26%
202413%26%26%
202324%26%25%
202223%25%25%
202123%25%25%
202023%25%24%
201935%25%24%
201835%24%23%
201718%22%22%
201618%23%22%
201510%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202528%53%55%
202428%52%54%
202328%50%54%
202228%51%54%
202128%50%54%
202028%50%54%
201928%50%53%
201828%49%53%
201725%48%53%
201625%49%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025191615
2024191715
2023191715
2022191715
2021191715
2020191715
2019191715
2018191715
2017121715
2016121715
201561715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$12,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$4,000$12,671$15,012
2024$4,000$9,594$13,254
2023$4,000$8,924$12,626
2022$4,000$8,609$12,187
2021$4,000$8,334$11,800
2020$4,000$8,312$11,512
2019$4,000$8,068$11,293
2018$4,000$7,898$11,017
2017$4,000$7,863$10,708
2016$4,000$7,289$10,356
2015$3,000$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510%34%34%
202410%33%34%
202310%33%34%
202210%32%33%
202110%31%33%
202010%32%32%
201910%31%31%
201810%30%30%
201710%29%30%
201610%29%29%
201520%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$4,403

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$500$3,868$7,073
2024$500$3,415$6,930
2023$500$2,426$6,469
2022$500$2,492$6,289
2021$500$2,514$6,055
2020$500$2,509$5,921
2019$500$2,541$5,795
2018$500$2,466$5,456
2017$500$2,525$5,319
2016$500$2,614$5,105
2015$500$2,666$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton Grove, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202599%84%81%
202499%90%85%
202399%91%85%
202299%91%85%
202199%91%85%
202099%91%85%
201999%90%85%
201899%90%85%
201799%90%85%
201699%92%85%
201599%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Morton Grove, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Morton Grove, IL include Mcc Academy College Prep and Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Morton Grove?
3 private schools are located in Morton Grove.
What percentage of students in Morton Grove go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Morton Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Morton Grove?
67% of private schools in Morton Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Islamic).

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