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Best Bridgeview Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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

Top-Ranked Bridgeview Private Elementary 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
184,372 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
89 Teachers
14,077 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
50%
Average Class Size
23 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
35
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,100
$10,982
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
8,658 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
307 Students
17,461 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
9%
# Black Students
47 Students
14,666 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
785 Students
99,933 Students
% White Students
59%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
43,932 Students
% of Others Students
11%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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