Ronald Knox Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Private schools in Wilmette, IL
6 schools in Wilmette itself and 48 more within 6 miles.
Wilmette private schools at a glance
Wilmette has 6 private schools of its own, and 48 more are within 6 miles. In Wilmette itself: 3 Catholic, 2 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths; 4 teach elementary grades and 2 teach high school; 2 are Montessori. Counting the 48 nearby, there are 54 in all: 10 Catholic, 5 other Christian, 19 nonsectarian and 20 of other faiths; 37 teach elementary grades and 24 teach high school; 8 are Montessori. 4 are all-girls and 9 are all-boys; the rest are co-ed. 15 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 21 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 91% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 103 students and 6.3 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $9,686 to $30,700 a year, and the middle figure is $15,575.
10 Catholic
6.3 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Wilmette (6)
Schools that give Wilmette as their address come first, then the 48 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Wilmette matches all of those.
Regina Dominican HS
under 1 mi Grades 9-12 200 students 7.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-girls 94% to 4-year college
Gan Montessori
1 mi Grades PreK-K Jewish Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 520 students 5.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Loyola Academy
2 mi Grades 9-12 1,947 students 11 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 98% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 148 students 6.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (48)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Wilmette.
No nearby school matches all of those.
The Barbereux School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 222 students 5.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 510 students 5.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 288 students 11.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 760 students 8.8 students per teacher Islamic Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-1 Under 10 K-12 students Pentecostal Co-ed
Grades PreK Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Sacred Heart School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 90 students 4.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Roycemore School
3 mi Grades PreK-12 224 students 5.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-4 11 students 4.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 656 students 6.9 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades Ungraded Under 10 K-12 students Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Beacon Academy
3 mi Grades 9-12 155 students 6.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades 9-12 228 students 5.8 students per teacher Jewish Special program emphasis Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 736 students 8.5 students per teacher Islamic Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 198 students 6.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
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Private school tuition near Wilmette
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $9,686 to $30,700 a year, and the middle figure is $15,575. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Xavier School | $9,686 | 2026-27 |
| Christian Heritage Academy | $12,950 to $16,400 | 2026-27 |
| Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi | $18,200 | 2026-27 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $30,700 to $45,000 | 2026-27 |
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Wilmette?
6 private schools give Wilmette as their address: Ronald Knox Montessori School, Regina Dominican HS, Gan Montessori, St. Francis Xavier School, Loyola Academy and Baker Demonstration School. Counting nearby towns, we list 54: 6 in Wilmette and 48 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 10,923 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Wilmette is Loyola Academy with 1,947 students.
How much does private school cost near Wilmette?
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $9,686 to $30,700 a year, and the middle figure is $15,575. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does Illinois pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. No Illinois program pays private school tuition. Invest in Kids, the state’s tax-credit scholarship, ended: donations made after December 31, 2023 earn no credit. Families can claim the Education Expense Credit, 25% of tuition, book rental and lab fees above the first $250, up to $750 per family a year. It is not refundable and is not allowed above $500,000 of adjusted gross income on a joint return ($250,000 for other filers).