For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,119 students in Kendall County, IL (there are , serving 24,236 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Kendall County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Kendall County, IL include Parkview Christian Academy and Cross Evangelical Lutheran School.
50% of private schools in Kendall County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Kendall County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8535 State Route 47
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-7861
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-7861
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
202 East Countryside Parkway
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-5158
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-5158
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Grace Holistic Center For Education
Alternative School
210 Beaver St
Yorkville, IL 60560
(331) 207-8932
Yorkville, IL 60560
(331) 207-8932
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Lighthouse Academy
Daycare / Preschool
504 Center Pkwy
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-6300
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-6300
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Ogden KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1553 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60503
(833) 905-3276
Aurora, IL 60503
(833) 905-3276
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Yorkville Christian High School
(Christian)
2001 Whitekirk Ln
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 708-7927
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 708-7927
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students
Kendall County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Luke's Christian Academy (Closed 2015)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
63 Fernwood Rd
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 892-0310
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 892-0310
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Kendall County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
1,119 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
74 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,500
$12,511
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,695
$4,172
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
25 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
657 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# 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
337 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Kendall County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Kendall County, IL include Parkview Christian Academy and Cross Evangelical Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Kendall County?
8 private schools are located in Kendall County.
How diverse are private schools in Kendall County?
Kendall County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Kendall County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Kendall County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kendall County?
50% of private schools in Kendall County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Kendall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kendall County include: St. Mary School vs. Parkview Christian Academy, Cross Evangelical Lutheran School vs. Parkview Christian Academy, Parkview Christian Academy vs. Cross Evangelical Lutheran School
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