Private Schools in Zion, Illinois

Lake Forest Country Day School offers an exceptional independent school education for students from early childhood through middle school. The school's innovative curriculum emphasizes project-based learning, technology integration, and character development. With small class sizes and dedicated faculty, LFCDS provides personalized attention and strong academic foundations. The campus features modern classrooms, science labs, art studios, and athletic facilities, preparing students for success at top secondary schools throughout the region.

Lake Forest Academy is a prestigious co-educational college preparatory boarding and day school serving students from Zion and the broader North Shore region. With a rigorous academic program featuring 20+ AP courses, the school emphasizes critical thinking and global citizenship. The 150-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities including science labs, performing arts center, and athletic complexes. Students benefit from a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and consistently achieve exceptional college placement results at top universities nationwide.

Located just across the state line in Racine, Wisconsin, The Prairie School serves families from Zion and surrounding Illinois communities with its comprehensive Pre-K through 12th grade program. As an International Baccalaureate World School, it offers the IB Diploma Programme alongside Advanced Placement courses. The school features a beautiful 50-acre campus designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Associates, with outstanding facilities for academics, arts, and athletics. The Prairie School emphasizes whole-child development and maintains strong college placement records.