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Council Oak Montessori School
St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School Top 3 ยท Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (IL)

Blue Island Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 403 students in Blue Island, IL.
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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Blue Island Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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Map of Tlc Learning Center
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)

Map of Salem Lutheran School
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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
403
Students
+437.3% (+328 students) 10-yr
$6,950
Avg. Tuition
-0.7% (-$50) 8-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
63%
Students of Color
-21.3% (-17.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+77.8% (+7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Blue Island)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,243 Schools
# Students
403 Students
182,037 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025134160191
2024131158187
2023108164185
202299168188
202199164184
202099159179
201994166182
201894165181
201745167183
201638165181
201538156173
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% Students of Color
63%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202563%33%32%
202463%33%32%
202386%34%32%
202278%34%31%
202178%34%32%
202078%35%31%
201977%33%31%
201877%33%30%
201773%33%31%
201680%34%31%
201580%35%31%
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0.71
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.710.660.65
20240.710.660.65
20230.710.660.65
20220.730.660.64
20210.730.660.64
20200.730.670.64
20190.710.650.64
20180.710.660.64
20170.730.640.62
20160.690.640.62
20150.690.640.62
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20171%3%3%
20163%3%3%
20153%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
112 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202528%9%8%
202428%9%8%
202318%9%8%
202217%9%8%
202117%9%7%
202017%9%7%
201918%8%7%
201818%8%7%
201712%7%6%
201613%8%7%
201513%7%6%
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# Black Students
149 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
37%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202537%7%6%
202438%7%6%
202340%7%6%
202239%7%6%
202139%7%7%
202039%8%7%
201944%7%6%
201844%7%6%
201736%7%6%
201622%7%6%
201522%7%6%
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# White Students
24 Students
87,535 Students
% White Students
6%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%48%48%
20246%48%48%
202312%48%48%
202218%49%50%
202118%49%50%
202018%48%51%
201920%50%52%
201820%49%52%
201724%52%54%
201614%51%54%
201514%51%54%
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# 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
57,864 Students
% of Others Students
27%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202527%32%34%
202426%32%33%
202330%32%33%
202226%31%31%
202126%30%31%
202026%30%31%
201918%30%30%
201818%31%30%
201727%29%30%
201648%30%29%
201548%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
12,952 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516:114:112:1
202416:114:112:1
202318:114:112:1
20228:114:112:1
20218:114:112:1
20208:114:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
20179:114:112:1
20169:114:112:1
20159:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202590%49%51%
202460%47%51%
202340%47%51%
202240%47%51%
202140%46%50%
202040%46%50%
201940%46%50%
201840%46%50%
201720%45%49%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025201716
2024181716
2023181716
2022181716
2021181716
2020181716
2019181716
2018181716
2017181716
2016201716
2015201616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,950
$11,154

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$6,950$11,528$12,988
2024$6,950$7,850$10,159
2023$6,395$7,262$9,500
2022$6,395$6,990$8,989
2021$6,395$6,733$8,661
2020$6,395$6,588$8,383
2019$6,263$6,498$8,266
2018$6,263$6,221$7,888
2017$7,000$6,112$7,628
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Average % on Financial Aid
38%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202538%32%31%
202438%30%30%
202338%30%30%
202238%29%29%
202138%27%29%
202038%28%29%
201938%27%28%
201838%25%27%
20173%26%26%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,284

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$2,000$2,807$4,864
2024$2,000$2,583$4,788
2023$2,000$2,188$4,663
2022$2,000$2,260$4,366
2021$2,000$2,317$4,213
2020$2,000$2,300$4,101
2019$2,000$2,424$3,985
2018$2,000$2,276$3,694
2017$2,000$2,246$3,658
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlue Island, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202587%86%83%
202487%92%88%
202387%93%88%
202287%92%88%
202187%93%88%
202087%93%88%
201987%92%88%
201887%92%88%
201787%92%88%
201698%93%88%
201598%92%88%
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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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