For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,093 students in 60612, IL (there are 23 public schools, serving 6,518 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 60612, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in 60612, IL is Chicago Hope Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top-Ranked 60612 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Altus Academy ![Altus Academy Photo - Coach Conor working with the 1st-3rd grade students in Chess Class. Altus Academy is a big proponent of project-based learning.]( "Altus Academy Photo - Coach Conor working with the 1st-3rd grade students in Chess Class. Altus Academy is a big proponent of project-based learning.")
(Catholic)
751 S Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 374-3148
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 374-3148
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 75 students Tuition listed
Changing Oasis
Alternative School
2532 W Warren Blvd Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
Children Of Peace School
(Catholic)
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Tuition listed
Children Of Peace School/st. C
(Catholic)
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Tuition listed
St. Malachy Elementary School
(Catholic)
2252 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2252
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2252
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Tuition listed
Uic Children's Center-ii
Daycare / Preschool
1919 W Taylor M/c 525
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5328
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5328
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
West Town Academy
Alternative School
2021 W Fulton St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Gr: 10-12 | 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60612, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60612, IL is Chicago Hope Academy.
How many private schools are located in 60612?
8 private schools are located in 60612.
How diverse are private schools in 60612?
60612 private schools are approximately 98% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60612 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 60612 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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