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Best 60610 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,716 students in 60610, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,234 public students). 39% of all K-12 students in 60610, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60610, IL include Catherine Cook School, Latin School Of Chicago Lower, and The Latin School Of Chicago.
The average acceptance rate is 52%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
30% of private schools in 60610, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 60610 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Catherine Cook School
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(13)
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
Gr: NS-8 | 422 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
900 N Franklin St Ste 104
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1431 N North Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Prekindergarten - Grade 3: 1431 N. North Park Avenue; Grades 4- 8, Tot Program: 363 W. Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Latin School Of Chicago
(2)
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Gr: PK-12 | 1,172 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17
1531 N Dearborn Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Gr: K-4 | 376 students Tuition listed
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education
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Special Program Emphasis
(26)
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Academy
(Christian)
1111 N Wells St Fl 4
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-0953
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Guidepost Montessori at Old Town
Montessori School
311 W Division
Chicago, IL 60610
(708) 441-3831
Gr: NS-K Sports: 2
Lincoln Park Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
108 W Germania Pl
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 482-9009
Gr: PK-K | 99 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 60610 Illinois

60610, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
300 W Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-2020
Gr: NS-PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 60610, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60610, IL include Catherine Cook School, Latin School Of Chicago Lower, and The Latin School Of Chicago.
How many private schools are located in 60610?
10 private schools are located in 60610.
How diverse are private schools in 60610?
60610 private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60610 go to private school?
39% of all K-12 students in 60610 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60610?
30% of private schools in 60610 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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