Top 3 Best Oak Park Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,876 students in Oak Park, IL (there are 11 public schools, serving 9,015 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Oak Park, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Oak Park, IL include St. Giles School, Fenwick High School and Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
53% of private schools in Oak Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Oak Park Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ascension Continuation School
Ascension Continuation School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Fenwick High School
(Catholic)
505 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-0127
Grades: 9-12
| 1,135 students
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Grades: NS-K
| 74 students
St. Giles School
(Catholic)
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Alcuin Montessori School
Alcuin Montessori School Photo - Our campus.
Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Grades: NS-8
| 133 students
The Field School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
931 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
820 Ontario St
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-1190
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Good Shepherd's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
326 Lake Street # 8
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-2060
Grades: NS-PK
| 16 students
La Casa Montessori School
Montessori School
514 Adams St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(773) 495-9615
Grades: PK-4
| 62 students
Morningside Children's Academy
Montessori School
1192 S Cuyler Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-3979
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
Oakpark Montessori School
Montessori School
937 Garfield St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 358-6000
Grades: PK-K
| 9 students
Our Lady Immaculate Academy
(Catholic)
410 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-2408
Grades: 2-8
| 25 students
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School Photo - Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena - St. Lucy School! We are proud of our 126 year history serving the Oak Park and Austin communities as a faith-based, Christian centered Catholic grammar school.
(Catholic)
27 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-5286
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
St. Edmund Parish School
(Catholic)
(1)
200 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-5131
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
West Suburban Montessori School
West Suburban Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
1039 S East Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Oak Park, Illinois

Oak Park, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
208 Harrison St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-0701
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
165 N Lombard Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6570
Grades: K
| 45 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oak Park, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Oak Park, IL include St. Giles School, Fenwick High School and Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park.
How many private schools are located in Oak Park, IL?
15 private schools are located in Oak Park, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Oak Park, IL?
Oak Park, IL private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Oak Park, IL go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Oak Park, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oak Park, IL?
53% of private schools in Oak Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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