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Hillside Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Hillside Private Schools (2026)

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
(5)
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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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
163
Students
-35.6% (-90 students) 10-yr
$6,020
Avg. Tuition
+46.8% (+$1,920) 10-yr
8
Avg. Class Size
-20.0% (-2 students) 10-yr
85%
Students of Color
-6.6% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
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
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202582166179
202474162172
202374171174
202279178185
202179174180
202078168171
201978174175
201880171172
201780177180
201680175178
201563168167
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% Students of Color
85%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202585%34%34%
202489%34%34%
202393%34%33%
202293%34%33%
202193%34%32%
202088%35%32%
201991%33%31%
201888%33%31%
201793%34%32%
201693%34%32%
201591%35%32%
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0.58
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.580.660.65
20240.700.660.65
20230.700.660.65
20220.710.650.64
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
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
48 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202527%10%9%
202421%10%9%
202321%10%9%
202220%10%8%
202120%10%9%
202020%10%9%
201920%9%8%
201820%9%8%
201720%9%8%
201620%9%8%
201518%9%8%
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# Black Students
100 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
57%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202557%8%7%
202444%8%7%
202344%8%8%
202242%8%7%
202142%8%7%
202042%9%8%
201942%9%7%
201841%9%7%
201741%9%7%
201641%9%7%
201540%9%8%
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# White Students
26 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
15%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515%51%52%
202411%51%52%
202311%51%52%
202211%53%54%
202111%52%54%
202011%52%54%
201911%53%56%
201810%53%56%
201710%56%58%
201610%56%58%
201510%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
n/a
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202424%26%26%
202324%26%25%
202227%25%25%
202127%25%25%
202027%25%24%
201927%25%24%
201829%24%23%
201729%22%22%
201629%23%22%
201531%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20259:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
202310:113:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
20199:113:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201710:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
53%

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

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202530%53%55%
202430%52%54%
202330%50%54%
202230%51%54%
202130%50%54%
202020%50%54%
201920%50%53%
201820%49%53%
201720%48%53%
201620%49%52%
201520%50%52%
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Average Class Size
8 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202581615
202481715
202381715
202281715
202181715
202091715
201991715
201891715
201791715
201691715
2015101715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,020
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$6,020$12,671$15,012
2024$6,000$9,594$13,254
2023$5,500$8,924$12,626
2022$5,000$8,609$12,187
2021$5,000$8,334$11,800
2020$4,500$8,312$11,512
2019$4,500$8,068$11,293
2018$4,500$7,898$11,017
2017$4,500$7,863$10,708
2016$4,500$7,289$10,356
2015$4,100$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510%34%34%
202410%33%34%
202310%33%34%
202215%32%33%
202115%31%33%
202010%32%32%
201910%31%31%
201810%30%30%
201710%29%30%
201610%29%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$4,422

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillside, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$500$3,868$7,073
2024$500$3,415$6,930
2023$500$2,426$6,469
2022$500$2,492$6,289
2021$500$2,514$6,055
2020$500$2,509$5,921
2019$500$2,541$5,795
2018$12,000$2,466$5,456
2017$12,000$2,525$5,319
2016$12,000$2,614$5,105
2015$10,000$2,666$5,030
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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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