French American School of Chicago
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 29 independent schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade112 students22 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
Guidance Educational Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2017–18
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade112 students11 students per teacher
Visitation Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade110 students5 students per teacher
St. Hilary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade109 students9 students per teacher
St. Jerome School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade104 students9 students per teacher
St. Sava Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 76% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade104 students10 students per teacher
Urban Prairie
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 166% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade101 students7 students per teacher
Urban Prairie Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade97 students6 students per teacher
Grace Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 28 Christian schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade95 students16 students per teacher
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall gradeAll girls90 students5 students per teacher
Children of Peace School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade85 students14 students per teacher
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade85 students9 students per teacher
Pui Tak Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2015–16
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade84 students9 students per teacher
Pui Tak Christian School
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade84 students9 students per teacher
St. Philip Neri Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade82 students9 students per teacher
Yeshiva Gedola of the Midwest/Yeshiva Eitz Chaim
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
B-Overall gradeAll boys82 students16 students per teacher
Lubavitch Girls High School
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
BOverall gradeAll girls79 students6 students per teacher
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Jewish school in Chicago
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade78 students5 students per teacher
Altus Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade76 students8 students per teacher
Montessori Academy of Chicago
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Chicago
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade72 students3 students per teacher
San Miguel School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade70 students10 students per teacher
Oakdale Christian Academy & Child Care Center
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade69 students
Ucan Academy
Special education school · Grades 5–12
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade67 students8 students per teacher
Ucan Academy-South
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade67 students6 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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