For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 188 students in Lake Bluff, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lake Bluff, IL include Forest Bluff School and Safe Haven School.
The average acceptance rate is 32%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top-Ranked Lake Bluff 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 604-3903
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 604-3903
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Lake Bluff)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
188 Students
184,043 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
32%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
21 Teachers
14,067 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,675
$11,007
Average Acceptance Rate
32%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
175 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
93%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
3 Students
44,108 Students
% of Others Students
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Lake Bluff, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lake Bluff, IL include Forest Bluff School and Safe Haven School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lake Bluff?
2 private elementary schools are located in Lake Bluff.
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