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Chicago Heights Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,328 students in Chicago Heights, IL, 13% of all K-12 students in Chicago Heights, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
75% of private schools in Chicago Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chicago Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

Marian Catholic High School Photo
Marian Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 46
Catholic
700 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
(12)
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Map of The Childrens Place Learning Academy
The Childrens Place Learning Academy
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
2591 Sauk Trail
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 757-7679
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Cornerstone Christian School Photo
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Christian
2926 Commercial Ave.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
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Map of Higher Heights Christian Academy
Higher Heights Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1647 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 898-2001
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Map of Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1207 E Lincoln Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
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Map of Labranches Child Care
Labranches Child Care
Gr: NS | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
1644 Vincennes Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4010
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Map of Nazarene Nursery School & Kindergarten
Nazarene Nursery School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
699 8th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 481-3210
(4)
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Map of St. Agnes School
St. Agnes School
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
Catholic
1501 Chicago Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2333
(4)
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Chicago Heights, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
330 W Highland Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-4492
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Chicago Heights, IL Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,328
Students
$14,000
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
66%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chicago Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
1,328 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
66%
34%
0.70
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
282 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
10%
# Black Students
676 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
37%
9%
# White Students
685 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
37%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
181 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
10%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
107 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1109
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,000
$10,412
Average Summer Program Cost
$600
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,100
$4,570
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
46 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chicago Heights, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Chicago Heights, IL is Marian Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Chicago Heights?
8 private schools are located in Chicago Heights.
How diverse are private schools in Chicago Heights?
Chicago Heights private schools are approximately 66% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Chicago Heights go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Chicago Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chicago Heights?
75% of private schools in Chicago Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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