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Best 60605 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Daystar Academy
Daystar Academy Photo
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
South Loop Kindercare
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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