For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,777 students in 60605, IL (there are 1 public school, serving 1,954 public students). 48% 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 Daystar Academy, Old St. Marys School, and British International School of Chicago-South Loop.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top-Ranked 60605 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
South Loop Kindercare
Daycare / Preschool
1501 South State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
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
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 431-8050
Gr: PK-3 | 130 students Tuition listed
60605, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1245 S Michigan #212
Chicago, IL 60605
(630) 880-2571
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 Daystar Academy, Old St. Marys School, and British International School of Chicago-South Loop.
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?
48% of all K-12 students in 60605 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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