For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,023 students in 60201, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 6,464 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 Beacon Academy, Chiaravalle Montessori, and St. Athanasius School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
29% of private schools in 60201, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Top Ranked 60201 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)
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 | 150 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 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
Alternative School
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 Beacon Academy, Chiaravalle Montessori, and St. Athanasius School.
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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