Top 3 Best Downers Grove Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,862 students in Downers Grove, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 10,502 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 The Avery Coonley School, St. Joseph and St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private schools in Downers Grove, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Downers Grove Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Avery Coonley School
The Avery Coonley School Photo - 'Gathering' is a tradition at ACS where students in Groups 1-8, faculty, and staff come together as a community to participate in various activities such as watching a performance, interacting with a presentation, and more.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
St. Joseph
St. Joseph Photo
(Catholic)
4832 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-4306
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School
(Catholic)
440 Prairie Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
Grades: PK-8
| 483 students
The Bridge High School
Special Education School
2318 Wisconsin Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 964-1722
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
3400 Lacey Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 852-0250
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
Downers Grove Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
5524 Lee Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-8848
Grades: PK-8
| 21 students
Downers Grove Christian School
(Baptist)
(3)
929 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 852-0832
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Fairview KinderCare
Fairview KinderCare Photo - Waiting Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
6222 Fairview Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 963-6780
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Family Life Program
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1047 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0527
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo
(Methodist)
525 63rd St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 852-5081
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Highland Avenue KinderCare
Highland Avenue KinderCare Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3905 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-4020
Grades: NS-PK
| 24 students
Highland Avenue KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3905 South Highland Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-4020
Grades: NS-PK
| 20 students
Marquette Manor Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Pathway Montessori
Montessori School
1819 Maple Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-0394
Grades: PK-K
| 25 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 The Avery Coonley School, St. Joseph and St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Downers Grove, IL?
14 private schools are located in Downers Grove, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Downers Grove, IL?
Downers Grove, IL 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, IL go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Downers Grove, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Downers Grove, IL?
50% of private schools in Downers Grove, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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