For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,004 students in 60201, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 6,422 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 60201, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60201, IL include Chiaravalle Montessori, Roycemore School, and Beacon Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
29% of private schools in 60201, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Top-Ranked 60201 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beacon Academy ![Beacon Academy Photo]( "Beacon Academy Photo")
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Gr: NS-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2510 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Barbereux School
Daycare / Preschool
3333 Culver St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori at Evanston
Montessori School
1012 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 303-4285
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 303-4285
Gr: NS-K
Kingsway Preparatory School
(Pentecostal)
2010 Dewey Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 208-8282
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 208-8282
Gr: PK-4 | 29 students
60201, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Midwest Montessori Demonstration School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
926 Noyes St
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 300-4901
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 300-4901
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60201, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60201, IL include Chiaravalle Montessori, Roycemore School, and Beacon Academy.
How many private schools are located in 60201?
7 private schools are located in 60201.
How diverse are private schools in 60201?
60201 private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60201 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 60201 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60201?
29% of private schools in 60201 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
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