For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,779 students in Downers Grove, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 10,280 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Downers Grove, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Downers Grove, IL include St. Joseph, The Avery Coonley School, and St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Downers Grove Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph![St. Joseph Photo]( "St. Joseph Photo")
(Catholic)
4832 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-4306
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-4306
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School
(Catholic)
440 Prairie Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students
Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
3400 Lacey Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 852-0250
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 852-0250
Gr: K | 4 students Tuition listed
5524 Lee Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(507) 993-3931
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(507) 993-3931
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
929 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 852-0832
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 852-0832
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fairview KinderCare![Fairview KinderCare Photo - Waiting Lobby]( "Fairview KinderCare Photo - Waiting Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
6222 Fairview Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 963-6780
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 963-6780
Gr: NS-PK
Family Life Program
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1047 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0527
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0527
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy![Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
525 63rd St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Highland Avenue KinderCare![Highland Avenue KinderCare Photo]( "Highland Avenue KinderCare Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3905 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-4020
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-4020
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Pathway Montessori
Montessori School
1819 Maple Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-0394
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-0394
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Downers Grove, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Bridge High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2318 Wisconsin Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 964-1722
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 964-1722
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Downers Grove, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Downers Grove, IL include St. Joseph, The Avery Coonley School, and St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Downers Grove?
12 private schools are located in Downers Grove.
How diverse are private schools in Downers Grove?
Downers Grove private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Downers Grove go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Downers Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Downers Grove?
Which private schools in Downers Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Downers Grove include: St. Joseph vs. St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School, St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School vs. St. Joseph
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