St. Joseph Photo

Best Downers Grove Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School, The Avery Coonley School, and St. Joseph.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
58% of private schools in Downers Grove, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Downers Grove Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
(7)
1400 Maple Avenue
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
(Catholic)
4832 Highland Avenue
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
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students
Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
3400 Lacey Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 852-0250
Gr: K | 4 students Tuition listed
Downers Grove Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
5524 Lee Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(507) 993-3931
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
Downers Grove Christian School
(Christian)
(4)
929 Maple Avenue
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
Daycare / Preschool
6222 Fairview Ave.
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
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
525 63rd St
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
Daycare / Preschool
3905 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-4020
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Marquette Manor Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
333 75th Street
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
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Downers Grove, Illinois

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
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students

Overview

This Town (Downers Grove)
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,779 Students
252,190 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
140 Teachers
18,845 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,763
$12,671
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$3,868
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.66
# American Indian Students
59 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
88 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
25,140 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
74 Students
21,085 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
1,125 Students
129,137 Students
% White Students
60%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
483 Students
65,579 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

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. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School, The Avery Coonley School, and St. Joseph.
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?
58% of private schools in Downers Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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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