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Bellwood Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 165 students in Bellwood, IL, 8% of all K-12 students in Bellwood, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Bellwood, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Bellwood, IL (2026-27)

Map of Childrens Learning Center
Childrens Learning Center
Gr: NS | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
4821 Saint Charles Road
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 493-2728
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Map of Meca Christian Continuation School
Meca Christian Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Christian
425 Bohland Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-9980
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Bellwood, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
165
Students
100%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bellwood)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
165 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
100%
34%
0.50
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
100 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
61%
9%
# White Students
0 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
0%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
61 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
37%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

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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