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Best Chicago Heights Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 368 students in Chicago Heights, IL.
100% of private elementary schools in Chicago Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Chicago Heights, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School Photo
(Christian)
2926 Commercial Ave.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Higher Heights Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1647 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 898-2001
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students
Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1207 E Lincoln Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
(4)
1501 Chicago Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2333
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chicago Heights, Illinois

Chicago Heights, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Pauls Lutheran School (Closed 2016)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
330 W Highland Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-4492
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students

Overview

This Town (Chicago Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
368 Students
184,584 Students
% Average Students of Color
90%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
14,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,659 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
17,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
9%
# Black Students
116 Students
14,666 Students
% Black Students
31%
8%
# White Students
25 Students
99,938 Students
% White Students
7%
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
76 Students
43,992 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Chicago Heights, IL?
4 private elementary schools are located in Chicago Heights, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chicago Heights?
100% of private elementary schools in Chicago Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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