For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 962 students in Mokena, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,557 public students). 38% of all K-12 students in Mokena, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
67% of private schools in Mokena, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Mokena Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
11409 195th St
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 326-9332
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 326-9332
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Triple R Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
9500 W La Porte Rd
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-4646
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-4646
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Mokena)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
962 Students
251,065 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
62 Teachers
18,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
32 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
514 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
54%
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
384 Students
65,234 Students
% of Others Students
40%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Mokena, IL?
How many private schools are located in Mokena?
3 private schools are located in Mokena.
What percentage of students in Mokena go to private school?
38% of all K-12 students in Mokena are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mokena?
67% of private schools in Mokena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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