For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 165 students in Bellwood, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,015 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Bellwood, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Bellwood, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Bellwood, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Childrens Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4821 Saint Charles Road
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 493-2728
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 493-2728
Gr: NS | 25 students
Meca Christian Continuation School
(Christian)
425 Bohland Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-9980
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-9980
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Overview
This Town (Bellwood)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
165 Students
251,484 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
100 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
61%
9%
# White Students
n/a
129,065 Students
% White Students
n/a
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
61 Students
65,238 Students
% of Others Students
37%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Bellwood, IL?
2 private schools are located in Bellwood, IL.
What percentage of students in Bellwood go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Bellwood are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bellwood?
50% of private schools in Bellwood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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