For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,085 students in 60637, IL (there are 16 public schools, serving 6,414 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in 60637, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60637, IL include University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Mount Carmel High School, and Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
38% of private schools in 60637, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked 60637 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 20
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Gr: 1-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Gr: PK-12 | 2,212 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5726 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(708) 720-4547
Chicago, IL 60637
(708) 720-4547
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Chicago Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7008 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 873-3005
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 873-3005
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Tuition listed
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Gr: K-9 | 12 students Tuition listed
60637, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Gelasius (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
6358 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-8430
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-8430
Gr: K-8 | 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60637, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60637, IL include University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Mount Carmel High School, and Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School.
How many private schools are located in 60637?
8 private schools are located in 60637.
How diverse are private schools in 60637?
60637 private schools are approximately 56% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60637 go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in 60637 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60637?
38% of private schools in 60637 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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