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Best 60609 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 917 students in 60609, IL (there are 28 public schools, serving 11,934 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 60609, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60609, IL include Bridgeport Catholic Academy, St. Gabriel Catholic School, and Visitation Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
71% of private schools in 60609, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 60609 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

Map of Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
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St. Gabriel Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
4500 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
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Visitation Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
900 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
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Cambridge Classical Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Christian
4650 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 891-5130
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Map of Little Tykes Preschool & Kindergarten
Little Tykes Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
1711 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-7710
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Map of Montessori Foundations Of Chgo
Montessori Foundations Of Chgo
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Montessori School
3575 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5437
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San Miguel School
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Catholic
1949 W 48th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(901) 573-3447
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60609, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

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Garfield Alternative High School
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students
Alternative School
220 West 45th Place
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 924-0543
(1)
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St. Andrew Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Other Lutheran
3659 S Honore Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-5370
(1)
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Map of Vireva Nursery School & Kindergarten
Vireva Nursery School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
1935 W 51st St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 925-8417
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 60609, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60609, IL include Bridgeport Catholic Academy, St. Gabriel Catholic School, and Visitation Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 60609?
7 private schools are located in 60609.
How diverse are private schools in 60609?
60609 private schools are approximately 59% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60609 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 60609 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60609?
71% of private schools in 60609 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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