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Forest Park Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 47 students in Forest Park, IL, 3% of all K-12 students in Forest Park, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Forest Park Private Schools (2026-27)

Montessori Language Academy Photo
Montessori Language Academy
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
314 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
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Map of Chosen Ones Learning Center
Chosen Ones Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
848 Ferdinand Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 657-4233
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Map of Forest Park Montessori
Forest Park Montessori
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
16 Lathrop Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-8337
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Forest Park, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Kangaroo Korner Day Care Center
Kangaroo Korner Day Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
900 Beloit Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-4452
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Map of St. Bernardine Elementary School
St. Bernardine Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Catholic
815 Elgin Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-6890
(1)
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Map of Walther Lutheran Academy
Walther Lutheran Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
305 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-2764
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Forest Park, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-50.0% (-3 schools) 10-yr
47
Students
-85.8% (-284 students) 10-yr
$10,900
Avg. Tuition
+48.8% (+$3,575) 10-yr
25
Avg. Class Size
+8.7% (+2 students) 10-yr
100%
Students of Color
+51.5% (+34.0 pp) 10-yr
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-71.4% (-10.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Forest Park)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
47 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516166179
202416162172
202318171174
202218178185
202165174180
202056168171
201956174175
201856171172
201755177180
201655175178
201555168167
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% Students of Color
100%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%34%34%
2024100%34%34%
2023100%34%33%
202270%34%33%
202173%34%32%
202072%35%32%
201974%33%31%
201874%33%31%
201766%34%32%
201666%34%32%
201566%35%32%
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0.25
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.250.660.65
20240.250.660.65
20230.150.660.65
20220.150.650.64
20210.710.650.64
20200.710.660.64
20190.710.650.63
20180.710.650.63
20170.710.620.61
20160.710.620.61
20150.710.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%5%5%
20246%5%5%
20238%5%5%
20228%4%4%
20212%5%4%
20203%4%4%
20193%4%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%10%9%
20246%10%9%
20216%10%9%
20206%10%9%
20196%9%8%
20186%9%8%
20176%9%8%
20166%9%8%
20156%9%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
21,046 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
202136%8%7%
202036%9%8%
201936%9%7%
201836%9%7%
201737%9%7%
201637%9%7%
201537%9%8%
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# White Students
n/a
128,862 Students
% White Students
n/a
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202119%52%54%
202019%52%54%
201919%53%56%
201819%53%56%
201720%56%58%
201620%56%58%
201520%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
31 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
86%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202585%26%26%
202485%26%26%
202392%26%25%
202292%25%25%
202137%25%25%
202036%25%24%
201936%25%24%
201836%24%23%
201734%22%22%
201634%23%22%
201534%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254:113:111:1
20244:113:111:1
20234:113:111:1
20224:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%53%55%
2024100%52%54%
2023100%50%54%
2022100%51%54%
202192%50%54%
202092%50%54%
201992%50%53%
201892%49%53%
201792%48%53%
201692%49%52%
201592%50%52%
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Average Class Size
25 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025251615
2024251715
2023251715
2022251715
2021121715
2020121715
2019241715
2018241715
2017231715
2016231715
2015231715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,900
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$10,900$12,671$15,012
2024$10,900$9,594$13,254
2023$10,900$8,924$12,626
2022$10,900$8,609$12,187
2021$7,875$8,334$11,800
2020$7,875$8,312$11,512
2019$7,875$8,068$11,293
2018$7,875$7,898$11,017
2017$7,325$7,863$10,708
2016$7,325$7,289$10,356
2015$7,325$7,003$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Park, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%84%81%
2024100%90%85%
2023100%91%85%
2022100%91%85%
2021100%91%85%
2020100%91%85%
2019100%90%85%
2018100%90%85%
2017100%90%85%
2016100%92%85%
2015100%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Forest Park, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Forest Park, IL is Montessori Language Academy.
How many private schools are located in Forest Park?
3 private schools are located in Forest Park.
What percentage of students in Forest Park go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Forest Park are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).

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