Private School Review - Established 2003
Chicago Jewish Day School Top 24 ยท Lowest Acceptance Rate (IL)
St. Edward School
Gateway Montessori School

Best Irving Park Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 610 students in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Irving Park include Chicago Jewish Day School and St. Edward School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private elementary schools in Irving Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Irving Park Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Chicago Jewish Day School Photo
Chicago Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
View Profile
St. Edward School Photo
St. Edward School
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
4343 W Sunnyside Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 736-9133
(6)
View Profile
Gateway Montessori School Photo
Gateway Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
4041 N. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 539-3025
View Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago, IL include Chicago Jewish Day School and St. Edward School.
How many private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago?
3 private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago?
67% of private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Recent Articles

When Your Child Struggles in One Private School Subject
When Your Child Struggles in One Private School Subject
Learn what to do when your child struggles in one private school subject, including identifying causes, working with teachers, evaluating support, tutoring, progress, and next steps effectively.
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Learn how to distinguish meaningful academic rigor from excessive workload by evaluating assignments, feedback, classroom expectations, assessments, and intellectual challenge when comparing private schools for your child.
Private School Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
Private School Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
Learn how to evaluate private school extra-help systems, including teacher availability, scheduling, advising, response times, and access, so your child can receive meaningful academic support when needed most.

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (IL):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: