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Elmwood Park Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
67% of private schools in Elmwood Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Elmwood Park Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
677
Students
+34.3% (+173 students) 10-yr
$4,880
Avg. Tuition
-35.3% (-$2,657) 8-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
43%
Students of Color
+43.3% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-5.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elmwood Park)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
677 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025226166179
2024226162172
2023226171174
2022226178185
2021226174180
2020226168171
2019184174175
2018194171172
2017236177180
2016269175178
2015252168167
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% Students of Color
43%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202543%34%34%
202443%34%34%
202343%34%33%
202243%34%33%
202143%34%32%
202043%35%32%
201940%33%31%
201839%33%31%
201735%34%32%
201625%34%32%
201530%35%32%
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0.65
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.650.660.65
20240.650.660.65
20230.650.660.65
20220.650.650.64
20210.650.650.64
20200.650.660.64
20190.670.650.63
20180.690.650.63
20170.690.620.61
20160.610.620.61
20150.570.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%5%5%
20246%5%5%
20236%5%5%
20226%4%4%
20216%5%4%
20206%4%4%
20195%4%4%
20184%5%4%
20175%4%4%
20165%3%4%
20155%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
195 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202532%10%9%
202432%10%9%
202332%10%9%
202232%10%8%
202132%10%9%
202032%10%9%
201924%9%8%
201819%9%8%
201719%9%8%
201619%9%8%
201521%9%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
20182%9%7%
20172%9%7%
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# White Students
302 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
49%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202549%51%52%
202449%51%52%
202349%51%52%
202249%53%54%
202149%52%54%
202049%52%54%
201947%53%56%
201840%53%56%
201741%56%58%
201657%56%58%
201561%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
78 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512%26%26%
202412%26%26%
202312%26%25%
202212%25%25%
202112%25%25%
202012%25%24%
201924%25%24%
201835%24%23%
201733%22%22%
201619%23%22%
201513%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202519:113:111:1
202419:113:111:1
202319:113:111:1
202219:113:111:1
202119:113:111:1
202019:113:112:1
201919:113:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201620:114:112:1
201520:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
22 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025221615
2024221715
2023221715
2022221715
2021221715
2020221715
2019221715
2018211715
2017211715
2016221715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,880
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$4,880$12,671$15,012
2024$4,880$9,594$13,254
2023$4,880$8,924$12,626
2022$4,880$8,609$12,187
2021$4,880$8,334$11,800
2020$4,880$8,312$11,512
2019$4,880$8,068$11,293
2018$7,537$7,898$11,017
2017$7,537$7,863$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
3%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%34%34%
20243%33%34%
20233%33%34%
20223%32%33%
20213%31%33%
20203%32%32%
20193%31%31%
20183%30%30%
20173%29%30%
20163%29%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$4,422

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$500$3,868$7,073
2024$500$3,415$6,930
2023$500$2,426$6,469
2022$500$2,492$6,289
2021$500$2,514$6,055
2020$500$2,509$5,921
2019$500$2,541$5,795
2018$500$2,466$5,456
2017$500$2,525$5,319
2016$500$2,614$5,105
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearElmwood Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202599%84%81%
202499%90%85%
202399%91%85%
202299%91%85%
202199%91%85%
202099%91%85%
201999%90%85%
201887%90%85%
201787%90%85%
201699%92%85%
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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. William School and St. Celestine 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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