For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 3,476 students in Wilmette, IL (there are , serving 3,541 public students). 50% of all K-12 students in Wilmette, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Wilmette, IL include Regina Dominican High School, St. Francis Xavier School, and Loyola Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
57% of private schools in Wilmette, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Wilmette 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1100 Laramie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 29 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
701 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Rose Hall Montessori School
Montessori School
1140 Wilmette Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2002
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2002
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
808 Linden Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 826-4948
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 826-4948
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
1740 Lake Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7870
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7870
Gr: PK-K | 115 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ronald Knox Montessori School
Montessori School
2031 Elmwood Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2922
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2922
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Wilmette, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arlyn Day School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3013 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7117
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7117
Gr: 5-12 | 34 students
Overview
This Town (Wilmette)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
3,476 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
283 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,217
$12,511
Average Summer Program Cost
$550
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,500
$4,172
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$49.81 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
171 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
166 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
166 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
2,590 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
72%
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
482 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Wilmette, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Wilmette, IL include Regina Dominican High School, St. Francis Xavier School, and Loyola Academy.
How many private schools are located in Wilmette?
7 private schools are located in Wilmette.
How diverse are private schools in Wilmette?
Wilmette private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Wilmette go to private school?
50% of all K-12 students in Wilmette are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wilmette?
57% of private schools in Wilmette are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Wilmette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Wilmette include: Rose Hall Montessori School vs. Ronald Knox Montessori School, Ronald Knox Montessori School vs. Rose Hall Montessori School
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