For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,203 students in 60642, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,758 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in 60642, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60642, IL include Holy Trinity High School, Bennett Day School, and British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is same as the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
29% of private schools in 60642, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked 60642 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park![Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo]( "Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Gr: NS-5 | 645 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
The Chicago Academy For The Arts![The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo - Chicagoland's independent high school for the arts.]( "The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo - Chicagoland's independent high school for the arts.")
Special Program Emphasis
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Near North Montessori![Near North Montessori Photo - An engaged learner in our Primary Class for children ages 3 years to 6 years, is receiving a lesson with a Montessori material known as the brown stair. The brown stair helps children develop their awareness of size differences]( "Near North Montessori Photo - An engaged learner in our Primary Class for children ages 3 years to 6 years, is receiving a lesson with a Montessori material known as the brown stair. The brown stair helps children develop their awareness of size differences")
Montessori School
1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Gr: NS-8 | 504 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1255 N Noble St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4560
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4560
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 60642, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60642, IL include Holy Trinity High School, Bennett Day School, and British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park.
How many private schools are located in 60642?
7 private schools are located in 60642.
How diverse are private schools in 60642?
60642 private schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60642 go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in 60642 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60642?
29% of private schools in 60642 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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