St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School Photo

Best Blue Island Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 450 students in Blue Island, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,686 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Blue Island, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Blue Island, IL include St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School, Council Oak Montessori School, and Aaa Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
25% of private schools in Blue Island, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Blue Island Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aaa Academy
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Council Oak Montessori School
Council Oak Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School
St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
2324 New Street
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2016
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Tlc Learning Center
Alternative School
2844 Burr Oak Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
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Blue Island, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
12951 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-6175
Gr: K-8 | 94 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Blue Island, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Blue Island, IL include St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School, Council Oak Montessori School, and Aaa Academy.
How many private schools are located in Blue Island?
4 private schools are located in Blue Island.
What percentage of students in Blue Island go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Blue Island are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Blue Island?
25% of private schools in Blue Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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