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Best 60605 Illinois Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,695 students in 60605, IL (there are 1 public school, serving 1,973 public students). 46% of all K-12 students in 60605, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60605, IL include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, Daystar Academy, and Old St. Marys School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
33% of private schools in 60605, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 60605 Illinois Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Gr: NS-12 | 717 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Daystar Academy
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Old St. Marys School
(Catholic)
(2)
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
South Loop KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
1501 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
Gr: NS-PK
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Daycare / Preschool
1501 South State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students
South Loop Montessori School
Montessori School
47 W Polk St Ste G15
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 431-8050
Gr: PK-3 | 130 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 60605 Illinois

60605, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1245 S Michigan #212
Chicago, IL 60605
(630) 880-2571
Gr: 7-10 | 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 60605, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60605, IL include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, Daystar Academy, and Old St. Marys School.
How many private schools are located in 60605?
6 private schools are located in 60605.
How diverse are private schools in 60605?
60605 private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60605 go to private school?
46% of all K-12 students in 60605 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60605?
33% of private schools in 60605 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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