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Hillside Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 163 students in Hillside, IL, 7% of all K-12 students in Hillside, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Hillside, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hillside Private Schools (2026-27)

Immanuel Christian Academy Photo
Immanuel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2329 S Wolf Road
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 562-5580
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Map of Hillside Academy
Hillside Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students
Special Education School
4100 Warren Ave
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-1310
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Hillside, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hillside Montessori School
Hillside Montessori School
Gr: K | 60 students
Montessori School
4600 Frontage Rd
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 547-8909
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Hillside, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
163
Students
$6,020
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
85%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hillside)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
163 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
85%
34%
0.58
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
10%
# Black Students
100 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
57%
9%
# White Students
26 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
15%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
0%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
53%
Average Class Size
8 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,020
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hillside, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Hillside, IL is Immanuel Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hillside?
2 private schools are located in Hillside.
What percentage of students in Hillside go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Hillside are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hillside?
50% of private schools in Hillside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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