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Glenwood Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 111 students in Glenwood, IL, 9% of all K-12 students in Glenwood, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Glenwood Private Schools (2026-27)

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Glenwood Academy
Gr: 1-7 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7
500 W 187th St
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 756-4508
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Glenwood, IL Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
111
Students
14
Avg. Class Size
96%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Glenwood)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
1,621 Schools
# Students
111 Students
250,465 Students
% Students of Color
96%
34%
0.55
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
25,019 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
44 Students
21,040 Students
% Black Students
40%
9%
# White Students
2 Students
128,782 Students
% White Students
2%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
60 Students
65,265 Students
% of Others Students
54%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
18,909 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
90%
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Glenwood, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Glenwood, IL is Glenwood Academy.
How many private schools are located in Glenwood?
1 private schools are located in Glenwood.
What percentage of students in Glenwood go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Glenwood are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).

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