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Best Elgin 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 1,673 students in Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Elgin, IL include Westminster Christian School, St. John's Lutheran School, and Harvest Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private elementary schools in Elgin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Elgin 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harvest Christian Academy
Harvest Christian Academy Photo - Welcome to Harvest Christian Academy, home of the Lions! We educate students from preschool through grade 12.
(Christian)
(2)
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Westminster Christian School
Westminster Christian School Photo - Middle and High school students enjoy class trips to foster unity in their classes.
(Presbyterian)
(6)
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Einstein Academy
The Einstein Academy Photo - Fun with science!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Highland Christian Academy
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(Assembly of God)
(3)
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Larkin Center School
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
Marklund Wasmond Center
Special Education School
1435 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School of Elgin
(Catholic)
(11)
103 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Tuition listed
Summit School
Summit School Photo
Special Education School
333 W River Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Elgin, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Park St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-0303
Gr: NS-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Elgin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,673 Students
184,043 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
154 Teachers
14,067 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1282
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,485
$11,007
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$54.45 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
115 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
377 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
9%
# Black Students
80 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
906 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
51%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
290 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
303 Students
44,108 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Elgin, IL include Westminster Christian School, St. John's Lutheran School, and Harvest Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Elgin?
12 private elementary schools are located in Elgin.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Elgin?
Elgin private elementary schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Elgin?
67% of private elementary schools in Elgin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private elementary schools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?

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