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Glen Ellyn Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,044 students in Glen Ellyn, IL, 11% of all K-12 students in Glen Ellyn, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Glen Ellyn, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Glen Ellyn Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
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Map of St. Petronille School
St. Petronille School
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students
Catholic
425 Prospect Ave Ste 100
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
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Map of Carriers Of Light
Carriers Of Light
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Islamic
900 E Geneva Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 949-8232
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Map of Diamante Montessori School
Diamante Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Montessori School
625 Hillside Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9030
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Glen Ellyn KinderCare Photo
Glen Ellyn KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
2 South 726 Route 53
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-9333
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Map of St. James The Apostle School
St. James The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
490 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Glenoaks Hospital Medical School Programs
Glenoaks Hospital Medical School Programs
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students
Specialized Curriculum
1n450 Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 671-0383
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Glen Ellyn, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,044
Students
+4.7% (+47 students) 10-yr
$12,724
Avg. Tuition
+135.6% (+$7,324) 4-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-21.7% (-5 students) 4-yr
25%
Students of Color
+150.0% (+15.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.8% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Glen Ellyn)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,624 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGlen Ellyn, IL Total Schools
20256
20247
20237
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
1,044 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025176166179
2024157162172
2023149171174
2022172178185
2021172174180
2020166168171
2019168174175
2018168171172
2017199177180
2016199175178
2015199168167
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% Students of Color
25%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202524%34%34%
202425%34%34%
202325%34%33%
202226%34%33%
202126%34%32%
202023%35%32%
201915%33%31%
201815%33%31%
201710%34%32%
201610%34%32%
201510%35%32%
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0.61
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.610.660.65
20240.610.660.65
20230.590.660.65
20220.570.650.64
20210.570.650.64
20200.550.660.64
20190.470.650.63
20180.470.650.63
20170.360.620.61
20160.360.620.61
20150.360.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
91 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20259%5%5%
20249%5%5%
20238%5%5%
20228%4%4%
20218%5%4%
20208%4%4%
20196%4%4%
20186%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
41 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%10%9%
20244%10%9%
20234%10%9%
20224%10%8%
20214%10%9%
20204%10%9%
20195%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
67 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%8%7%
20247%8%7%
20237%8%8%
20226%8%7%
20216%8%7%
20206%9%8%
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# White Students
597 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
57%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202557%51%52%
202457%51%52%
202359%51%52%
202262%53%54%
202162%52%54%
202064%52%54%
201970%53%56%
201870%53%56%
201778%56%58%
201678%56%58%
201578%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 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
246 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202524%26%26%
202423%26%26%
202322%26%25%
202220%25%25%
202120%25%25%
202018%25%24%
201919%25%24%
201819%24%23%
201716%22%22%
201616%23%22%
201516%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
67 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201719:114:112:1
201619:114:112:1
201519:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025191615
2024231715
2023231715
2022231715
2021231715
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,724
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearGlen Ellyn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$12,633$12,671$15,012
2024$5,400$9,594$13,254
2023$5,400$8,924$12,626
2022$5,400$8,609$12,187
2021$5,400$8,334$11,800
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$50.13 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
85%
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Glen Ellyn, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Glen Ellyn, IL include St. Petronille School and Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn.
How many private schools are located in Glen Ellyn?
6 private schools are located in Glen Ellyn.
How diverse are private schools in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Glen Ellyn go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Glen Ellyn are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Glen Ellyn?
50% of private schools in Glen Ellyn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in Glen Ellyn are often viewed compared to one another?

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