Chicago Prep Elearning & Elite Sports Academy
Independent school · Grades 10–12
Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools nationwide
Chicago, IL
A-Overall gradeAll boys13 students5 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
ABC Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 76% of preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade12 students2 students per teacher
All Aboard Learning Express
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 89% of preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade12 students1 students per teacher
Kid'z Colony
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade12 students12 students per teacher
City Garden Waldorf School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 77% of preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade11 students2 students per teacher
South Central Community Services - South Shore
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade11 students11 students per teacher
The Family Matters School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade11 students6 students per teacher
Christ Lutheran School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 27 preschools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade10 students10 students per teacher
Christ the King Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 98% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade10 students3 students per teacher
Montessori Learning Center of Edison Park
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade10 students5 students per teacher
Sauganash Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade10 students5 students per teacher
A.S.B. Educational Institute
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools nationwide
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade8 students4 students per teacher
Grace Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades 1–6
Smaller classes than 95% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade8 students4 students per teacher
Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 27 preschools in Chicago
Chicago, IL
6 students
Near the Pier Development Center
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade6 students6 students per teacher
Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 90% of preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade6 students1 students per teacher
South Central School Main Campus
Special education school · Grades 4–8
Smaller classes than 80% of special education schools nationwide
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade6 students3 students per teacher
Kids in Harmony Day School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 66% of preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade5 students3 students per teacher
Misericordia School
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade5 students5 students per teacher
Wee Care Nursery School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade5 students5 students per teacher
Andersonville Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 99% of preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade4 students0 students per teacher
Pathways Academy for Special Education
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Chicago
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade4 students0 students per teacher
Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 80% of preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade4 students1 students per teacher
Dank Haus Kinderschule
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 3 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade3 students3 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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