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Council Oak Montessori School Top 24 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (IL)
St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (IL)

Blue Island Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 450 students in Blue Island, IL, 11% of all K-12 students in Blue Island, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
25% of private schools in Blue Island, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Blue Island Private Schools (2026-27)

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

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Salem Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 94 students
Other Lutheran
12951 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-6175
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Blue Island, IL Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
450
Students
$6,950
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
67%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Blue Island)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
450 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
67%
34%
0.69
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
113 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
10%
# Black Students
193 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
43%
9%
# White Students
24 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
5%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
112 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,950
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Blue Island, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Blue Island, IL include Council Oak Montessori School, St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary 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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