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Melrose Park Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 647 students in Melrose Park, IL, 8% of all K-12 students in Melrose Park, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
33% of private schools in Melrose Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Melrose Park Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students
Special Education School
1100 N 22nd Av
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
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Map of Alpha And Omega Learning Center
Alpha And Omega Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
2217 Division St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-6633
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Map of Gettlieb Child Care
Gettlieb Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
701 W. North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-5746
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Map of Grace Montessori School
Grace Montessori School
Gr: PK-2 | 50 students
Montessori School
1112 N 9th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-7257
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St. John Vianney School Photo
St. John Vianney School
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
27 N Lavergne Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 562-1466
(1)
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Walther Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 80 students
Sports: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
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Melrose Park, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Parkview Baptist Academy
Parkview Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Baptist
70 Golfview Dr
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 562-2351
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
815 N 16th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 681-0240
(1)
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Melrose Park, IL Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
647
Students
$8,450
Avg. Tuition
80
Avg. Class Size
82%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Melrose Park)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
647 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
82%
34%
0.74
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
243 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
10%
# Black Students
149 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
23%
9%
# White Students
86 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
13%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
153 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
53%
Average Class Size
80 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,450
$10,404
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Melrose Park, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Melrose Park, IL is Joseph Academy-melrose Park.
How many private schools are located in Melrose Park?
6 private schools are located in Melrose Park.
How diverse are private schools in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park private schools are approximately 82% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Melrose Park go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Melrose Park are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Melrose Park?
33% of private schools in Melrose Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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