St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - On Patriot Day, 9-11, St. John's students commemorated those who lost their lives with a veteran playing "Taps" at our flagpole.

Best 60525 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,996 students in 60525, IL (there are 19 public schools, serving 7,479 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in 60525, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60525, IL include St. Johns Lutheran School, Kensington School Of The Highlands, and St. Cletus School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
25% of private schools in 60525, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked 60525 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kensington School Of The Highlands
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1900 W 58th Place
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-5933
Gr: NS | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
St. Cletus School
(Catholic)
(2)
700 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
145 N Waiola Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acacia Academy
Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Advent Christian Dcc
Daycare / Preschool
1525 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-6061
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Creative World Montessori School
Montessori School
1250 W Goodman Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5255
Gr: NS-K | 143 students Extracurrculars: 2
Grand Ave Preschool - Day Care
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1905 W 59th Street
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-1103
Gr: NS-PK | 113 students
Helping Hand School
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Kensington School Of Lagrange
Daycare / Preschool
125 N Kensington Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(630) 990-8000
Gr: PK-K | 160 students
Little Peoples Country
Daycare / Preschool
211 W Hillgrove Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-0609
Gr: PK-K | 133 students
Tallgrass Sudbury School
Tallgrass Sudbury School Photo - Chicagoland's answer to self-directed Education and Democratic learning!
Alternative School
(7)
100 6th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 60525, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60525, IL include St. Johns Lutheran School, Kensington School Of The Highlands, and St. Cletus School.
How many private schools are located in 60525?
12 private schools are located in 60525.
How diverse are private schools in 60525?
60525 private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60525 go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in 60525 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60525?
25% of private schools in 60525 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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