Zion Lutheran School & ECEC Photo - Zion Lutheran ECEC

Best Hinsdale Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 797 students in Hinsdale, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,621 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Hinsdale, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hinsdale, IL include Zion Lutheran School & ECEC, Hinsdale Adventist Academy, and St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School.
75% of private schools in Hinsdale, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Hinsdale Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hinsdale Adventist Academy
Hinsdale Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School
(Catholic)
421 S Clay St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-3244
Gr: K-8 | 474 students
Zion Lutheran School & ECEC
Zion Lutheran School & ECEC Photo - Zion Lutheran ECEC
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
204 S. Grant
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-0065
Gr: NS-K | 120 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Children's Montessori Language Academy
Montessori School
415 w 8th street in Hinsdale
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 468-5089
Gr: PK-K | 27 students

Overview

This Town (Hinsdale)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
797 Students
252,125 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
18,878 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,500
$12,512
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$943
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
34%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
22 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
486 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
61%
51%
# 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
191 Students
65,546 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hinsdale, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Hinsdale, IL include Zion Lutheran School & ECEC, Hinsdale Adventist Academy, and St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Hinsdale?
4 private schools are located in Hinsdale.
What percentage of students in Hinsdale go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Hinsdale are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hinsdale?
75% of private schools in Hinsdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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