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Best 60642 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,252 students in 60642, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,758 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in 60642, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
29% of private schools in 60642, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked 60642 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
Bennett Day School
Bennett Day School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Gr: NS-5 | 645 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
The Chicago Academy For The Arts
The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo - Chicagoland's independent high school for the arts.
Special Program Emphasis
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity High School
Holy Trinity High School Photo
(Catholic)
(13)
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Near North Montessori
Near North Montessori Photo - An engaged learner in our Primary Class for children ages 3 years to 6 years, is receiving a lesson with a Montessori material known as the brown stair. The brown stair helps children develop their awareness of size differences
Montessori School
1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Gr: NS-8 | 504 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Stanislaus Kostka School
(Catholic)
(1)
1255 N Noble St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4560
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Sports: 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 60642, IL?
How many private schools are located in 60642?
7 private schools are located in 60642.
How diverse are private schools in 60642?
60642 private schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60642 go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in 60642 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60642?
29% of private schools in 60642 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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