For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 661 students in 60651, IL (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,372 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in 60651, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60651, IL include Maternity Bvm Elementary School and St. Paul Lutheran School.
Top-Ranked 60651 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
846 N Menard Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 378-6644
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 378-6644
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Austin Career Education Center
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
Hope Excel Reaching The World Academy
(Christian)
4821 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 362-1076
Gr: PK-2 | 29 students
New Life Christian Academy
Montessori School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 W Le Moyne St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 688-5815
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 688-5815
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
5108 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Tuition listed
St. Angela School
(Catholic)
1332 N Massasoit Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-2655
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-2655
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
60651, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ English Evang Lutheran School (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 West Le Moyne Street
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 622-4563
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 622-4563
Gr: PK-7 | 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60651, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60651, IL include Maternity Bvm Elementary School and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 60651?
7 private schools are located in 60651.
How diverse are private schools in 60651?
60651 private schools are approximately 100% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60651 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in 60651 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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