For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 283 students in Itasca, IL (there are 5 public schools, serving 960 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Itasca, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Itasca, IL is Lutheran School Of St. Luke.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Itasca, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Itasca Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
410 S Rush Street
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0509
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0509
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
270 Windsor Dr
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 250-0400
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 250-0400
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Itasca, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Peter The Apostle (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
500 N Cherry St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-1979
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-1979
Gr: K-9 | 151 students
Overview
This Town (Itasca)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
283 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,575
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
2%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,102
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
59 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
36%
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
101 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
61%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Itasca, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Itasca, IL is Lutheran School Of St. Luke.
How many private schools are located in Itasca?
2 private schools are located in Itasca.
What percentage of students in Itasca go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Itasca are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Itasca?
50% of private schools in Itasca are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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