For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,605 students in 60056, IL (there are 14 public schools, serving 7,929 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in 60056, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60056, IL include St. Emily Elementary School, Science Academy Of Chicago, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
43% of private schools in 60056, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked 60056 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Emily Elementary School
(Catholic)
1400 E Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Tuition listed
18 S School Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12
St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
300 S Elmhurst Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1020 S Hunt Club Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 956-6222
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 956-6222
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
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Daycare / Preschool
300 West Kensington Rd.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-1585
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-1585
Gr: NS-PK
1601 Feehanville Drive ste 300
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
Gr: NS-K | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
60056, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1101 S Linneman Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-7670
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-7670
Gr: PK-2 | 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60056, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60056, IL include St. Emily Elementary School, Science Academy Of Chicago, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 60056?
7 private schools are located in 60056.
How diverse are private schools in 60056?
60056 private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60056 go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in 60056 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60056?
43% of private schools in 60056 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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