Best 60649 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 504 students in 60649, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,515 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in 60649, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
29% of private schools in 60649, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Private Schools in 60649, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
2526 E 73rd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Muhammad University
(Islamic)
(1)
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
St. Jude Educational Institute
Daycare / Preschool
2219 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
St. Philip Neri Elementary School
(Catholic)
(6)
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Acceptance rate listed
South Central Community Services - South Shore
Special Education School
7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6725 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students
Wee Care Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
1843 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 221-4442
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 60649 Illinois

60649, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1750 E 78th Street
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-0947
Gr: PK-2 | 26 students
7765 S Coles Avenue
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 721-5459
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Step Inc School (Closed 2000)
Special Education School
6740 South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60649
(312) 667-5566
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 60649, IL?
7 private schools are located in 60649, IL.
How diverse are private schools in 60649?
60649 private schools are approximately 99% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60649 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 60649 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60649?
29% of private schools in 60649 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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