St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade148 students13 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
The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools nationwide
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade148 students4 students per teacher
St. James Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade146 students8 students per teacher
Montessori Academy of Chicago
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade145 students7 students per teacher
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade145 students9 students per teacher
St. John Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade144 students12 students per teacher
Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B-Overall gradeAll girls141 students13 students per teacher
Maternity BVM Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade138 students8 students per teacher
St. Francis Borgia School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade136 students14 students per teacher
Chicago West Side Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 28 Christian schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade135 students13 students per teacher
German International School Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade135 students6 students per teacher
Intercultural Montessori Language School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
St. Stanislaus Kostka School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade132 students13 students per teacher
St. Genevieve School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade131 students10 students per teacher
Chicago City Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade130 students5 students per teacher
Wolcott School
Special education school · Grades 9–12
The largest special education school in Chicago
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade130 students4 students per teacher
Icci Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade126 students10 students per teacher
Sacred Heart School-96th
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade124 students14 students per teacher
St. Pius V School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade124 students12 students per teacher
Our Lady of the Snows School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade121 students12 students per teacher
Pope John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade116 students14 students per teacher
St. Constance School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade116 students10 students per teacher
Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall gradeAll girls115 students7 students per teacher
St. Walter School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–4
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade115 students17 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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