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Best Buffalo Grove 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 394 students in Buffalo Grove, IL (there are , serving 8,330 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Buffalo Grove, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Buffalo Grove, IL include North Shore Torah Academy and St. Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Buffalo Grove, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Buffalo Grove 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Shore Torah Academy
(Jewish)
(2)
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
50 N Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-3880
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Buffalo Grove KinderCare
Buffalo Grove KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
651 Deerfield Pkwy
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-6995
Gr: NS-PK
Buffalo Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
950 Ellen Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-8111
Gr: K | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Montessori World Of Discovery
Montessori School
1395 N Arlington Heights Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 415-2021
Gr: K | 1 student
Yachad Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
701 W Aptakisic Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-5600
Gr: PK-K | 62 students

Overview

This Town (Buffalo Grove)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
394 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
53%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,480
$12,511
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
183 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
46%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
135 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
34%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Buffalo Grove, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Buffalo Grove, IL include North Shore Torah Academy and St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Buffalo Grove?
6 private schools are located in Buffalo Grove.
How diverse are private schools in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Buffalo Grove go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Buffalo Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buffalo Grove?
50% of private schools in Buffalo Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Buffalo Grove are often viewed compared to one another?

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