For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 2,278 students in Wilmette, IL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Wilmette, IL include Regina Dominican High School and Loyola Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private high schools in Wilmette, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Wilmette 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
2,278 Students
89,976 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
35%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
178 Teachers
7,571 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,850
$15,969
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$5,012
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
143 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
162 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
149 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
1,837 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
78%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 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
53 Students
12,222 Students
% of Others Students
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
23 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private high schools in Wilmette, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Wilmette, IL include Regina Dominican High School and Loyola Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Wilmette?
2 private high schools are located in Wilmette.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wilmette?
100% of private high schools in Wilmette are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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