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Best Bridgeview Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,324 students in Bridgeview, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,131 public students). 54% of all K-12 students in Bridgeview, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bridgeview, IL include St. Fabian's Educational Center, Aqsa School, and Universal School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Bridgeview, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bridgeview Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aqsa School
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
St. Fabian's Educational Center
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
7450 W 83rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
Gr: PK-11 | 350 students
Universal School
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(Islamic)
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bridgeview, Illinois

Bridgeview, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7245 W 87th St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-5018
Gr: K | 4 students

Overview

This Town (Bridgeview)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,324 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
89 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
53%
Average Class Size
23 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
35
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,100
$12,512
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
307 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
10%
# Black Students
47 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
785 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
151 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bridgeview, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Bridgeview, IL include St. Fabian's Educational Center, Aqsa School, and Universal School.
How many private schools are located in Bridgeview?
3 private schools are located in Bridgeview.
What percentage of students in Bridgeview go to private school?
54% of all K-12 students in Bridgeview are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bridgeview?
100% of private schools in Bridgeview are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).
Which private schools in Bridgeview are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bridgeview include: Aqsa School vs. Universal School, Universal School vs. Aqsa School

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