New Horizon Center
Special education school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2013–14
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade66 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
Yeshivas Kesser Yonah
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 75% of Jewish day schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
B+Overall gradeAll boys65 students6 students per teacher
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 91% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
BOverall gradeAll boys65 students6 students per teacher
Esperanza Therapeutic School
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Growing: enrollment up 94% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade64 students11 students per teacher
Hyde Park Day School
Special education school · Grades 2–8
Growing: enrollment up 55% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade62 students5 students per teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 60% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade62 students9 students per teacher
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade57 students5 students per teacher
St. Bede the Venerable
Diocesan school · Grades 2–8
Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade56 students4 students per teacher
Northshore Adventist Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–10
One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade55 students10 students per teacher
Chicago Free School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade54 students6 students per teacher
Knapp School and Yeshiva
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Smaller classes than 80% of special education schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade54 students4 students per teacher
Montessori Foundations of Chgo
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade54 students9 students per teacher
Bethesda International Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade50 students7 students per teacher
Brickton Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade48 students5 students per teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade48 students12 students per teacher
Ravenswood Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 70% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade46 students7 students per teacher
Futureworld
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 29 independent schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade45 students15 students per teacher
Lawrence Hall School
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade45 students8 students per teacher
Genesis Scholars Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any private school in Chicago
Chicago, IL
42 students4 students per teacher
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade41 students8 students per teacher
Los Pequenos Angelitos
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of the 3 largest preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade40 students9 students per teacher
South Loop Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–2
Smaller classes than 78% of Montessori schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade40 students4 students per teacher
Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed
Independent school · Grades K–10
The smallest classes of any independent school in Chicago
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade35 students3 students per teacher
Cambridge Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade34 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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