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Park View Montessori School - Mount Prospect
Kensington KinderCare
Science Academy Of Chicago

Mount Prospect ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,638 students in Mount Prospect, IL, 17% of all K-12 students in Mount Prospect, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
43% of private schools in Mount Prospect, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,638
  • Average Tuition: $11,995
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Mount Prospect, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,638
  • Average Tuition: $11,995
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Mount Prospect, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Mount Prospect ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Emily Elementary School
St. Emily Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students
Catholic
1400 E Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18 S School Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
(6)
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Map of St. Raymond School
St. Raymond School
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
300 S Elmhurst Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
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Science Academy Of Chicago
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
(8)
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Map of Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
1020 S Hunt Club Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 956-6222
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Kensington KinderCare Photo
Kensington KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
300 West Kensington Rd.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-1585
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Park View Montessori School - Mount Prospect Photo
Park View Montessori School - Mount Prospect
Gr: NS-K | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
1601 Feehanville Drive ste 300
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
(2)
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Mount Prospect, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-2 | 55 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1101 S Linneman Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-7670
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Mount Prospect, IL ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+16.7% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,638
Students
+4.5% (+70 students) 10-yr
$11,995
Avg. Tuition
+49.9% (+$3,995) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-5.3% (-1 student) 10-yr
21%
Students of Color
+75.0% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mount Prospect)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,625 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMount Prospect, IL Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20176
20165
20156
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# Students
1,638 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025268166179
2024272162172
2023245171174
2022240178185
2021240174180
2020233168171
2019263174175
2018286171172
2017308177180
2016314175178
2015314168167
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% Students of Color
21%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202520%34%34%
202416%34%34%
202313%34%33%
202212%34%33%
202112%34%32%
202012%35%32%
201913%33%31%
201813%33%31%
201712%34%32%
201612%34%32%
201512%35%32%
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0.57
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.570.660.65
20240.570.660.65
20230.490.660.65
20220.460.650.64
20210.460.650.64
20200.460.660.64
20190.470.650.63
20180.520.650.63
20170.500.620.61
20160.500.620.61
20150.500.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
63 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%5%5%
20244%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%4%4%
20193%4%4%
20182%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
82 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%10%9%
20245%10%9%
20236%10%9%
20226%10%8%
20216%10%9%
20206%10%9%
20195%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
23 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
949 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
56%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202557%51%52%
202457%51%52%
202367%51%52%
202270%53%54%
202170%52%54%
202070%52%54%
201969%53%56%
201863%53%56%
201766%56%58%
201666%56%58%
201566%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
579 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
34%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202533%26%26%
202433%26%26%
202325%26%25%
202221%25%25%
202121%25%25%
202021%25%24%
201922%25%24%
201829%24%23%
201726%22%22%
201626%23%22%
201526%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202548%53%55%
202465%52%54%
202380%50%54%
202280%51%54%
202180%50%54%
202080%50%54%
201928%50%53%
201828%49%53%
201728%48%53%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025171615
2024161715
2023171715
2022171715
2021171715
2020171715
2019181715
2018191715
2017191715
2016191715
2015191715
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,995
$12,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$10,708$12,671$15,012
2024$12,296$9,594$13,254
2023$10,750$8,924$12,626
2022$10,750$8,609$12,187
2021$10,750$8,334$11,800
2020$10,750$8,312$11,512
2019$10,750$8,068$11,293
2018$10,750$7,898$11,017
2017$10,750$7,863$10,708
2016$8,000$7,289$10,356
2015$8,000$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
13%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,150
$4,403
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Prospect, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202596%84%81%
202496%90%85%
202397%91%85%
202297%91%85%
202197%91%85%
202097%91%85%
201997%90%85%
201895%90%85%
201795%90%85%
201695%92%85%
201595%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mount Prospect, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Mount Prospect, IL include Science Academy Of Chicago, St. Raymond School, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Mount Prospect?
7 private schools are located in Mount Prospect.
How diverse are private schools in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Mount Prospect go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Mount Prospect are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Prospect?
43% of private schools in Mount Prospect are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Mount Prospect are often viewed compared to one another?

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