St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School Photo

Best Blue Island Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 403 students in Blue Island, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Blue Island, IL include Council Oak Montessori School and St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
33% of private preschools in Blue Island, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Blue Island Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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

Overview

This Town (Blue Island)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
403 Students
181,912 Students
% Average Students of Color
63%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
12,931 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
48%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,950
$11,275
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,839
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
15,756 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
9%
# Black Students
149 Students
12,004 Students
% Black Students
37%
7%
# White Students
24 Students
87,486 Students
% White Students
6%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
110 Students
57,717 Students
% of Others Students
27%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Blue Island, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Blue Island, IL include Council Oak Montessori School and St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Blue Island?
3 private preschools are located in Blue Island.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Blue Island?
33% of private preschools in Blue Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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