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McHenry KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom

Best Mchenry ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 583 students in Mchenry, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Mchenry, IL include St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy and Montini Catholic School.
60% of private preschools in Mchenry, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Mchenry ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Montini Catholic School
Montini Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
1405 N Richmond Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
2304 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3959
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
McHenry KinderCare
McHenry KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
4717 West Crystal Lake Rd.
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-2499
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Mchenry Montessori School
Montessori School
5213 W Elm Street
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-1015
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Zion Lutheran School & Preschool
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4206 W Elm St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-4488
Gr: PK-1 | 78 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Mchenry, Illinois

Mchenry, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fox Valley Christian School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (Baptist)
509 Front St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-0126
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Mchenry)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
583 Students
182,056 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
12,956 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
49%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,058
$11,229

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
233 Students
87,535 Students
% White Students
40%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 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
320 Students
57,880 Students
% of Others Students
55%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Mchenry, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Mchenry, IL include St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy and Montini Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Mchenry?
5 private preschools are located in Mchenry.
How diverse are private preschools in Mchenry?
Mchenry private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Mchenry?
60% of private preschools in Mchenry are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Mchenry are often viewed compared to one another?

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