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Elmwood Park Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 677 students in Elmwood Park, IL, 15% of all K-12 students in Elmwood Park, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in Elmwood Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Elmwood Park Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Celestine School
St. Celestine School
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
3017 N 77th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 453-8234
(1)
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Map of St. William School
St. William School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2559 N Sayre Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 637-5130
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Map of A Karrasel Academy
A Karrasel Academy
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
7801 W Grand Avenue
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7666
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Elmwood Park, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
677
Students
$4,880
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
43%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elmwood Park)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
677 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
43%
34%
0.65
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
195 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
10%
# Black Students
7 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
302 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
49%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
78 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,880
$10,404
Average % on Financial Aid
3%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elmwood Park, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Elmwood Park, IL include St. Celestine School and St. William School.
How many private schools are located in Elmwood Park?
3 private schools are located in Elmwood Park.
What percentage of students in Elmwood Park go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Elmwood Park are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elmwood Park?
67% of private schools in Elmwood Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Elmwood Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Elmwood Park include: St. William School vs. St. Celestine School

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