Top 20 Best Cook County Private Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 746 private schools serving 137,514 students in Cook County, IL.
The best top ranked private schools in Cook County, IL include Northside Catholic Academy, Holy Family School and GCE Lab School.
The average tuition cost is $10,702, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $8,580.
Top Ranked Cook County Private Schools (2022)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of St Benedict The African![Academy Of St Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!]( "Academy Of St Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!")
(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
Grades: NS-8
| 461 students
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
9 West Washington St, Fourth Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 643-0991
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 643-0991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
900 N Franklin St Ste 104
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 88 students
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
Montessori Language Academy![Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work]( "Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work")
Montessori School
314 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
6216 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 743-6277
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 743-6277
Grades: NS-8
| 550 students
445 N. Benton Street
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1820
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
2324 New Street
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2016
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2016
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School![Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo]( "Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo")
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Grades: 4-12
| 67 students
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Grades: NS-12
| 100 students
Brickton Montessori School![Brickton Montessori School Photo - Hands. On.When you can touch it, even complicated ideas becomes manageable. Montessori materials stimulate all our senses. With multiple ways of connecting to a single concept, every child can find a path to successful learning.]( "Brickton Montessori School Photo - Hands. On.When you can touch it, even complicated ideas becomes manageable. Montessori materials stimulate all our senses. With multiple ways of connecting to a single concept, every child can find a path to successful learning.")
Montessori School
8622 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
Grades: NS-8
| 167 students
Creative Learning Montessori School![Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School]( "Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School")
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Fusion Academy Evanston![Fusion Academy Evanston Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Evanston Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 868-8693
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 868-8693
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
4440 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 884-2020
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 884-2020
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts![Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.]( "Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.")
(Catholic)
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 819-7655
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 819-7655
Grades: NS-8
| 555 students
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
4600 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Grades: PK-8
| 700 students
Ascension Elementary School![Ascension Elementary School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.]( "Ascension Elementary School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.")
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
The Barbereux School
Daycare / Preschool
3333 Culver St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Grades: PK-1
| 53 students
Beacon Academy![Beacon Academy Photo]( "Beacon Academy Photo")
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Grades: NS-8
| 497 students
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Grades: NS-5
| 525 students
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Grades: NS-12
| 648 students
Brother Rice High School - Chicago![Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo]( "Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Calvary Academy
(Christian)
16300 State St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-5471
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-5471
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
528 E 161st Place
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
5201 Howard St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-6777
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-6777
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
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Cook County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abc Toon Town Ii (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
208 Harrison St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-0701
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-0701
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Albany Child Care Center (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool
5954 S Albany Avenue
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-7810
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-7810
Grades: NS-PK
| 62 students
Banner Therapeutic Day School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
9538 S Harvard Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8115
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8115
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3715 E 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0441
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0441
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2624 Oak St
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-8786
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-8786
Grades: K-9
| 37 students
Blessed Sac O/l/o/l School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
2130 S Central Park
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 277-8575
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 277-8575
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Bright Horizons at the Atrium (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
300 W Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-2020
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-2020
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Cambridge School Of Chicago (Closed 2018)
(Christian)
1014 East 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 924-1200
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 924-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Chicago Christian Academy (Closed 2016)
(Assembly of God)
5110 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 205-5102
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 205-5102
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Children's Creative Center (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
1911 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-0980
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-0980
Grades: NS-PK
| 39 students
Children's Garden Montessori School (Closed 2008)
Montessori School
165 N Lombard Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6570
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6570
Grades: K
| 45 students
Christ English Evang Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 West Le Moyne Street
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 622-4563
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 622-4563
Grades: PK-7
| 64 students
Dcn Christian Academy. (Closed 2021)
(Christian)
3205 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 222-1909
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 222-1909
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
7750 W Montrose Avenue
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-9074
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-9074
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
The Early Child Development Educational Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
1410 N Roosevelt Blvd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 605-8680
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 605-8680
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Emmanuel Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
8301 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-6828
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-6828
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Faulkner School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1750 E 78th Street
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-0947
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-0947
Grades: PK-2
| 26 students
Garfield Alternative High School (Closed 2000)
Alternative School
220 West 45th Place
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 924-0543
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 924-0543
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
500 W 187th Street
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 754-0175
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 754-0175
Grades: 3-8
| 132 students
Good Shepherd School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
2725 S Kolin Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 277-0965
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 277-0965
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
Highland Daycare Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
7634 S Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 874-4180
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 874-4180
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
Holy Ghost School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
700 East 170th Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7010
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7010
Grades: NS-8
| 207 students
Holy Innocents (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
1448 W. Superior
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-9887
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-9887
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Holy Name Of Mary (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
1425 W 112th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-3277
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-3277
Grades: NS-8
| 176 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary High School (Closed 2004)
All-girls (Catholic)
10900 West Cermak Road
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3115
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3115
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
5705 W 127th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 385-6250
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 385-6250
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Jennifer Child Care (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
554 E Devon Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 640-1686
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 640-1686
Grades: NS
| 12 students
Joseph Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
9003 S Kostner Ave
Hometown, IL 60456
(708) 952-1100
Hometown, IL 60456
(708) 952-1100
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
Jules Hutton Christian Institute (Closed 2020)
(Church of Christ)
2 W 150th St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-0705
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-0705
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Kangaroo Korner Day Care Center (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
900 Beloit Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-4452
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-4452
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
La Progresiva Preschool (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2609 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-6690
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-6690
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
Lake View Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
716 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-3065
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-3065
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
Learning Network (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5911 W Midway Park
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 378-7076
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 378-7076
Grades: 2-9
| 29 students
Little House Montessori School Inc (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
10809 S Avenue F
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 406-0617
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 406-0617
Grades: K
| 14 students
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