St. Joseph Photo

Best 60515 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,549 students in 60515, IL (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,838 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in 60515, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60515, IL include The Avery Coonley School, St. Joseph, 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%.
56% of private schools in 60515, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 60515 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

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 | 428 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 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
Family Life Program
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1047 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0527
Gr: PK-K | 53 students 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
Pathway Montessori
Montessori School
1819 Maple Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-0394
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 60515 Illinois

60515, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 60515, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60515, IL include The Avery Coonley School, St. Joseph, and St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 60515?
9 private schools are located in 60515.
How diverse are private schools in 60515?
60515 private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60515 go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in 60515 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60515?
56% of private schools in 60515 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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