Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo

Best Woodlawn Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 741 students in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked private high schools in Woodlawn include Mount Carmel High School and Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private high schools in Woodlawn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of God).

Top Ranked Woodlawn Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Special Education School
(3)
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 20
Mount Carmel High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Drexel Learning Center
(Church of God)
(1)
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Gr: K-9 | 12 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL include Mount Carmel High School and Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School.
How many private high schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago?
3 private high schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago?
67% of private high schools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of God).

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