St. Robert Bellarmine School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade183 students14 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
Pope Francis Global Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 46% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade182 students17 students per teacher
St. Ann School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade182 students12 students per teacher
St. Ferdinand Parish School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade181 students16 students per teacher
St. Monica Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade177 students13 students per teacher
Midwestern Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade176 students10 students per teacher
St. Procopius School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade174 students13 students per teacher
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2017–18
Chicago, IL
B-Overall gradeAll girls167 students9 students per teacher
Annunciata School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade166 students18 students per teacher
St. Mary Star of the Sea School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade164 students14 students per teacher
St. Sabina Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade163 students16 students per teacher
St. Angela School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade162 students16 students per teacher
Our Lady of Tepayac Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade161 students17 students per teacher
Holy Angels
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade159 students16 students per teacher
Immaculate Conception School - Exchange
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade158 students14 students per teacher
St. Francis De Sales High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade155 students10 students per teacher
Queen of the Universe School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade154 students15 students per teacher
St. Gabriel Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade154 students17 students per teacher
Icc Elementary School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 7 private schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade153 students9 students per teacher
Icc Elementary School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade153 students10 students per teacher
Our Lady of Grace School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade151 students14 students per teacher
Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile
Montessori school · Grades K–6
Smaller classes than 80% of Montessori schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade150 students4 students per teacher
Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago
Jewish day school · Grades 9–11
Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B-Overall gradeAll boys150 students11 students per teacher
St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade149 students15 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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