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Oak Forest Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 465 students in Oak Forest, IL, 9% of all K-12 students in Oak Forest, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
33% of private schools in Oak Forest, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Oak Forest Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Damian School
St. Damian School
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students
Catholic
5300 W 155th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
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Oak Forest KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15700 Central Ave.
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 535-2233
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Map of Triple R Child Care Inc
Triple R Child Care Inc
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
5500 147th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 385-7474
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Oak Forest, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Homewood Christian Academy
Homewood Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Christian
5217 149th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 535-1524
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Oak Forest, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
465
Students
50%
Students of Color
27:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Oak Forest)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
465 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
50%
34%
0.67
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
10%
# Black Students
33 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
126 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
27%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
222 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
48%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oak Forest, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Oak Forest, IL is St. Damian School.
How many private schools are located in Oak Forest?
3 private schools are located in Oak Forest.
What percentage of students in Oak Forest go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Oak Forest are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oak Forest?
33% of private schools in Oak Forest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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