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Best 60615 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 623 students in 60615, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,724 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 60615, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60615, IL include St. Thomas The Apostle and Ancona School.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in 60615, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 60615 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

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Ancona School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
(6)
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St. Thomas The Apostle
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
5467 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 667-1142
(5)
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Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 6
Jewish
5235 S Cornell Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 493-8880
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Chicago Free School
Gr: PK-7 | 75 students
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 879-0285
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60615, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

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Childrens House Of Miss Tammie
Gr: K-2 | 19 students
Montessori School
1448 E. 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 329-8152
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Futureworld Nfp
Gr: K-9 | 54 students
1744 E 55th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 719-4907
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Hales Franciscan High School
Gr: 9 | 9 students
All-boys (Catholic)
4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8400
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 60615, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60615, IL include St. Thomas The Apostle and Ancona School.
How many private schools are located in 60615?
4 private schools are located in 60615.
What percentage of students in 60615 go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 60615 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60615?
50% of private schools in 60615 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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