For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 192 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked private school in Downtown is St. John's Lutheran School.
100% of private schools in Downtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top-Ranked Downtown 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School ![St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il. 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
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Elgin, IL is St. John's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Elgin?
2 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Elgin.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Downtown, Elgin?
100% of private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Elgin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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