Chicago SDA Elementary School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade34 students11 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
St. Philip Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade34 students6 students per teacher
Redwood Day School
Special education school · Grades 2–8
Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools nationwide
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade31 students4 students per teacher
St. Jerome School, Santa Lucia Campus
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–3
Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade31 students5 students per teacher
Pactt Learning Center
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade30 students6 students per teacher
Chicago Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade29 students6 students per teacher
CS Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade28 students4 students per teacher
Beverly Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade25 students6 students per teacher
Humboldt Park Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade25 students5 students per teacher
Hope Excel Reaching the World Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–2
Smaller classes than 91% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade24 students5 students per teacher
Thresholds
Special education school · Grades 9–12
One of 17 special education schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade24 students12 students per teacher
Childrens Land on Belmont
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 27 preschools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade22 students9 students per teacher
Changing Oasis
Alternative school · Grades 10–12
One of 29 independent schools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade21 students9 students per teacher
Metropolitan Schoolhouse
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade21 students3 students per teacher
Fantasy Island School for Kids
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 64% of preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade20 students3 students per teacher
Les Finch's Learning Tree Day
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 65% of preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade20 students3 students per teacher
Raekwon's Scholastic Daycare Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 27 preschools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade20 students10 students per teacher
The Chicago Lighthouse Childrens Development Cente
Special education school · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade18 students6 students per teacher
CS Academy College Prep
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade17 students3 students per teacher
Prairie Land Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade16 students4 students per teacher
St. Luke Academy
Lutheran school · Grades Pre-K–2
Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade15 students8 students per teacher
Christian S.T.E.M. Scholars Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 97% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade14 students3 students per teacher
Gateway Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 63% of Montessori schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade14 students5 students per teacher
KC'S Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade14 students7 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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