Frances Xavier Warde School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 4–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade426 students9 students per teacher
Private schools in Chicago, IL
221 private schools in Chicago, IL, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 90Christian schools 32Jewish day schools 14Montessori schools 19Independent schools 27High schools 58Preschools 27Special education schools 17
Old St. Marys School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade419 students8 students per teacher
Catherine Cook School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade405 students7 students per teacher
St. Rita of Cascia High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
B+Overall gradeAll boys405 students14 students per teacher
St. Nicholas Tolentine School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade398 students20 students per teacher
St. Clement School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade397 students15 students per teacher
St. Christina School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade393 students19 students per teacher
Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade375 students14 students per teacher
Near North Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 52 Montessori schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade375 students8 students per teacher
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln P
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade373 students13 students per teacher
The Latin School of Chicago
Independent school · Grades K–4
Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade371 students5 students per teacher
Christ the King Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade339 students15 students per teacher
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Jewish day schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade332 students5 students per teacher
St. Andrew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade322 students10 students per teacher
Trinity High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A+Overall gradeAll girls316 students11 students per teacher
St. Mary of the Woods School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade303 students11 students per teacher
St. Josaphat School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade297 students10 students per teacher
Holy Trinity High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade292 students12 students per teacher
Chicago Hope Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
The largest Christian school in Chicago
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade291 students12 students per teacher
Bennett Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade285 students6 students per teacher
Daystar Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade271 students7 students per teacher
Northside Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade267 students10 students per teacher
Daystar Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest private school in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade257 students6 students per teacher
Bennett Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–11
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade250 students7 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Chicago, IL
How many private schools are in Chicago, IL?
221 private schools in Chicago, IL, with about 42,183 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Chicago, IL?
The most common are Catholic schools (90), Christian schools (32), independent schools (27), Montessori schools (19).
Are there private high schools in Chicago, IL?
Yes: 58 private schools in Chicago, IL teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Chicago, IL offer pre-K?
151 private schools in Chicago, IL offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Chicago, IL have?
The average school has 9.5 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Chicago, IL?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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