Rogers Park Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade249 students7 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
Queen of Angels Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade248 students11 students per teacher
St. Agnes of Bohemia School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade248 students17 students per teacher
Chicago Jesuit Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 3–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade246 students8 students per teacher
Academy of St. Benedict the African
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 57% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade242 students20 students per teacher
North Park Elementary School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade237 students9 students per teacher
St. Edward School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade232 students11 students per teacher
Chicago Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade228 students8 students per teacher
Leo Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
B+Overall gradeAll boys228 students13 students per teacher
St. Matthias School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade221 students12 students per teacher
St. Symphorosa School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade220 students14 students per teacher
Sts. Bruno and Richard School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade213 students17 students per teacher
Providence St. Mel School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade206 students8 students per teacher
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade203 students15 students per teacher
St. John Berchmans School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade203 students11 students per teacher
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade202 students17 students per teacher
Chicago Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 102% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade196 students6 students per teacher
Gems World Academy Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade196 students3 students per teacher
St. Thomas the Apostle
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 66% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade194 students16 students per teacher
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade187 students21 students per teacher
St. Gall Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade187 students13 students per teacher
St. Malachy Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade186 students15 students per teacher
St. Viator Elementary School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade186 students14 students per teacher
St. Nicholas Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 91% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade183 students14 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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