#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Oak Park, IL
Alcuin Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Oak Park
Oak Park, IL
A+Overall grade90 students3 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Oak Park, IL
Private schools in Oak Park, IL with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Oak Park, IL
St. Giles School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Oak Park
Oak Park, IL
AOverall grade264 students12 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Oak Park, IL
Ascension Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Oak Park since at least 2011
Oak Park, IL
AOverall grade322 students12 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Oak Park, IL
The Childrens School of Oak Park
Alternative school · Grades K–8
The only independent school in Oak Park
Oak Park, IL
BOverall grade132 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Oak Park, IL
The Field School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
Oak Park, IL
BOverall grade227 students14 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Oak Park, IL
St. Catherine Siena-St. Lucy School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Oak Park since at least 2011
Oak Park, IL
B-Overall grade175 students16 students per teacher
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