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South Shore Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 456 students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
40% of private schools in South Shore are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL (2026-27)

Map of Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center
Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
2526 E 73rd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
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Map of Muhammad University
Muhammad University
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Islamic
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
(1)
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Map of St. Philip Neri Elementary School
St. Philip Neri Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Catholic
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
(6)
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Map of South Central Community Services - South Shore
South Central Community Services - South Shore
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
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Map of Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten
Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students
6725 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL?
5 private schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago private schools are approximately 99% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?
40% of private schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

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