For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,044 students in 60137, IL (there are 12 public schools, serving 8,639 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in 60137, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60137, IL include St. Petronille School and Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top-Ranked 60137 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Montessori School
927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Petronille School
(Catholic)
425 Prospect Ave Ste 100
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students
Carriers Of Light
(Islamic)
900 E Geneva Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 949-8232
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 949-8232
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Diamante Montessori School
Montessori School
625 Hillside Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9030
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9030
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
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Daycare / Preschool
2 South 726 Route 53
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-9333
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-9333
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
St. James The Apostle School
(Catholic)
490 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
60137, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Glenoaks Hospital Medical School Programs (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis
1n450 Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 671-0383
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 671-0383
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60137, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60137, IL include St. Petronille School and Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn.
How many private schools are located in 60137?
6 private schools are located in 60137.
How diverse are private schools in 60137?
60137 private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60137 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in 60137 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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