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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 10 public schools, serving 4,981 public students). 11% 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 Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked 60615 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ancona School
Ancona School Photo - In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona's progressive, social justice curriculum rooted in the Montessori tradition educations students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers, and life-long learners.
(6)
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle
St. Thomas The Apostle Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
5467 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 667-1142
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School Photo - Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
5235 S Cornell Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 493-8880
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Chicago Free School
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 879-0285
Gr: PK-7 | 75 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 60615 Illinois

60615, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Childrens House Of Miss Tammie (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
1448 E. 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 329-8152
Gr: K-2 | 19 students
Futureworld Nfp (Closed 2025)
1744 E 55th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 719-4907
Gr: K-9 | 54 students
Hales Franciscan High School (Closed 2025)
All-boys (Catholic)
4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8400
Gr: 9 | 9 students

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?
11% 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 Catholic and Jewish).

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