For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 31 students in Matteson, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,228 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Matteson, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Matteson, IL is South Suburban Christian Academy.
33% of private schools in Matteson, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
Top-Ranked Matteson Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Suburban Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4200 Maple Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
Gr: PK-5 | 24 students Tuition listed
Childrens 2nd Language Academy
Daycare / Preschool
3535 Lincoln Hwy
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-2223
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-2223
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
Matteson, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School (Closed 2020)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3840 216th Street
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 747-7490
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 747-7490
Gr: NS-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Matteson)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
31 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$12,508
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$49.11 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
21 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
68%
9%
# White Students
n/a
129,065 Students
% White Students
n/a
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
10 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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