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Council Oak Montessori School Top 15 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (IL)
St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (IL)

Blue Island Private Preschools

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 lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
33% of private preschools in Blue Island, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

3
Private Schools
403
Students
$6,950
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
63%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Blue Island)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
403 Students
181,201 Students
% Students of Color
63%
33%
0.71
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
9%
# Black Students
149 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
37%
7%
# White Students
24 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
6%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
110 Students
57,573 Students
% of Others Students
27%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
12,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
49%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,950
$8,969
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,375
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
90%
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 St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School and Council Oak Montessori 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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