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Chicago Ridge Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 255 students in Chicago Ridge, IL, 15% of all K-12 students in Chicago Ridge, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chicago Ridge Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Penny Lane School
Penny Lane School
Gr: PK-K | 255 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
10255 Ridgeland Ave Ste C
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 425-4233
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Chicago Ridge, IL Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
255
Students
20
Avg. Class Size
67%
Students of Color
255:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chicago Ridge)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
1,621 Schools
# Students
255 Students
250,465 Students
% Students of Color
67%
34%
0.09
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,019 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,040 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
4 Students
128,782 Students
% White Students
1%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
243 Students
65,265 Students
% of Others Students
95%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
1 Teacher
18,909 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
255:1
13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chicago Ridge, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Chicago Ridge, IL is Penny Lane School.
How many private schools are located in Chicago Ridge?
1 private schools are located in Chicago Ridge.
What percentage of students in Chicago Ridge go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Chicago Ridge are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).

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