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Matteson Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 31 students in Matteson, IL, 1% of all K-12 students in Matteson, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
33% of private schools in Matteson, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Matteson Private Schools (2026)

Map of South Suburban Christian Academy
South Suburban Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 24 students
Assembly of God
4200 Maple Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
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Map of Childrens 2nd Language Academy
Childrens 2nd Language Academy
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
3535 Lincoln Hwy
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-2223
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Matteson KinderCare Photo
Matteson KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
18 Central Ave.
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1920
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Matteson, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3840 216th Street
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 747-7490
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Matteson, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
31
Students
-87.3% (-213 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
+443.5% (+$20,400) 10-yr
100%
Students of Color
+25.0% (+20.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-38.5% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Matteson)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
31 Students
251,369 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMatteson, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516166179
202416162172
202316171174
202216178185
202126174180
202026168171
201926174175
201826171172
201729177180
201674175178
201561168167
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% Students of Color
100%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatteson, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%34%34%
2024100%34%34%
2023100%34%33%
2022100%34%33%
202194%34%32%
202094%35%32%
201994%33%31%
201894%33%31%
201774%34%32%
201678%34%32%
201580%35%32%
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0.44
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMatteson, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.440.660.65
20240.440.660.65
20230.440.660.65
20220.440.650.64
20210.560.650.64
20200.560.660.64
20190.560.650.63
20180.560.650.63
20170.540.620.61
20160.580.620.61
20150.600.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMatteson, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20214%10%9%
20204%10%9%
20194%9%8%
20184%9%8%
20172%9%8%
20166%9%8%
20156%9%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
68%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMatteson, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202568%8%7%
202468%8%7%
202368%8%8%
202268%8%7%
202145%8%7%
202045%9%8%
201945%9%7%
201845%9%7%
201738%9%7%
201638%9%7%
201538%9%8%
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# White Students
n/a
128,862 Students
% White Students
n/a
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMatteson, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20213%52%54%
20203%52%54%
20193%53%56%
20183%53%56%
201757%56%58%
201652%56%58%
201550%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
10 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMatteson, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202532%26%26%
202432%26%26%
202332%26%25%
202232%25%25%
202148%25%25%
202048%25%24%
201948%25%24%
201848%24%23%
20172%22%22%
20161%23%22%
20153%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
4 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatteson, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20258:113:111:1
20248:113:111:1
20238:113:111:1
20228:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201710:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$12,511

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatteson, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$25,000$12,671$15,012
2021$4,250$8,334$11,800
2020$4,250$8,312$11,512
2019$4,250$8,068$11,293
2018$4,250$7,898$11,017
2017$4,250$7,863$10,708
2016$4,600$7,289$10,356
2015$4,600$7,003$9,939
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$49.81 million
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Matteson, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Matteson, IL is South Suburban Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Matteson?
3 private schools are located in Matteson.
What percentage of students in Matteson go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Matteson are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Matteson?
33% of private schools in Matteson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

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