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Best Cary Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 716 students in Cary, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,746 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Cary, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Cary, IL include Trinity Oaks Christian Academy and Ss Peter & Paul School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
60% of private schools in Cary, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Cary Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(5)
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
Cary Grove KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
324 Crystal St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
Grades: NS-PK
| 85 students
The Goddard School
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Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2107 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
Grades: K-1
| 92 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cary, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Cary, IL include Trinity Oaks Christian Academy and Ss Peter & Paul School.
How many private schools are located in Cary?
5 private schools are located in Cary.
How diverse are private schools in Cary?
Cary private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Cary go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Cary are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cary?
60% of private schools in Cary are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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