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Oak Lawn Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,994 students in Oak Lawn, IL, 18% of all K-12 students in Oak Lawn, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
56% of private schools in Oak Lawn, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,994
  • Average Tuition: $5,550
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Oak Lawn, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,994
  • Average Tuition: $5,550
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Oak Lawn, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Oak Lawn Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Catherine Of Alexandria School
St. Catherine Of Alexandria School
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students
Catholic
10621 Kedvale Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-5547
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Map of St. Gerald School
St. Gerald School
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Catholic
9320 S 55th Ct
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-0121
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Map of St. Linus Elementary School
St. Linus Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
10400 Lawler Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
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Map of Oak Lawn Montessori School
Oak Lawn Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
4625 W 110th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(773) 316-8963
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Map of Papoose Childrens Center
Papoose Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
5354 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1112
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Map of Parkland Preparatory Academy
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
8901 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 857-8100
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Map of Penny Lane School Ltd
Penny Lane School Ltd
Gr: NS-K | 192 students
Daycare / Preschool
4527 Southwest Hwy
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-1335
(1)
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St. Germaine Catholic School Photo
St. Germaine Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
9735 S Kolin Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-6063
(6)
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Map of Southwest Chicago Christian School-oak Lawn
Southwest Chicago Christian School-oak Lawn
Gr: K-8 | 191 students
Calvinist
10110 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-8550
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Oak Lawn, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Montessori Freedom to Learn Photo
Montessori Freedom to Learn
Gr: PK-12
Montessori School
5220 W 105th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 765-6385
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Map of St. Louis De Montfort School
St. Louis De Montfort School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
8808 Ridgeland Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-5781
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Map of South Side Baptist School
South Side Baptist School
Gr: NS-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
5220 West 105th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-3435
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Oak Lawn, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
-18.2% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,994
Students
-17.2% (-415 students) 10-yr
$5,550
Avg. Tuition
+24.7% (+$1,100) 7-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+60.0% (+6 students) 10-yr
26%
Students of Color
+52.9% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Oak Lawn)
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,624 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOak Lawn, IL Total Schools
20259
20249
202310
20229
202111
202012
201911
201811
201710
201610
201511
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# Students
1,994 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025222166179
2024222162172
2023236171174
2022234178185
2021227174180
2020227168171
2019224174175
2018205171172
2017231177180
2016232175178
2015219168167
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% Students of Color
26%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202526%34%34%
202426%34%34%
202323%34%33%
202224%34%33%
202122%34%32%
202022%35%32%
201915%33%31%
201816%33%31%
201717%34%32%
201616%34%32%
201517%35%32%
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0.58
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.580.660.65
20240.580.660.65
20230.520.660.65
20220.520.650.64
20210.530.650.64
20200.530.660.64
20190.460.650.63
20180.460.650.63
20170.440.620.61
20160.440.620.61
20150.460.630.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20224%4%4%
20214%5%4%
20204%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
221 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512%10%9%
202412%10%9%
20239%10%9%
202210%10%8%
202110%10%9%
202010%10%9%
20198%9%8%
20188%9%8%
20179%9%8%
20169%9%8%
20159%9%8%
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# Black Students
177 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20259%8%7%
20249%8%7%
20239%8%8%
20225%8%7%
20215%8%7%
20206%9%8%
20195%9%7%
20185%9%7%
20173%9%7%
20163%9%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
1,169 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
62%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202561%51%52%
202461%51%52%
202367%51%52%
202267%53%54%
202166%52%54%
202066%52%54%
201972%53%56%
201872%53%56%
201773%56%58%
201673%56%58%
201572%55%58%
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# 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
310 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516%26%26%
202416%26%26%
202314%26%25%
202214%25%25%
202115%25%25%
202014%25%24%
201913%25%24%
201813%24%23%
201713%22%22%
201613%23%22%
201514%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
144 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%53%55%
20241%52%54%
20231%50%54%
20221%51%54%
20211%50%54%
20201%50%54%
20191%50%53%
201817%49%53%
201717%48%53%
201633%49%52%
201533%50%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025161615
2024191715
2023191715
2022201715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151715
2018131715
2017141715
2016101715
2015101715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,550
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$5,550$12,671$15,012
2024$5,550$9,594$13,254
2023$5,350$8,924$12,626
2022$5,200$8,609$12,187
2021$4,750$8,334$11,800
2020$4,750$8,312$11,512
2019$4,750$8,068$11,293
2018$4,450$7,898$11,017
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearOak Lawn, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202599%84%81%
202499%90%85%
202399%91%85%
202299%91%85%
202199%91%85%
202099%91%85%
201999%90%85%
201899%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oak Lawn, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Oak Lawn, IL include St. Linus Elementary School, St. Gerald School, and St. Catherine Of Alexandria School.
How many private schools are located in Oak Lawn?
9 private schools are located in Oak Lawn.
How diverse are private schools in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Oak Lawn go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Oak Lawn are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oak Lawn?
56% of private schools in Oak Lawn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).
Which private schools in Oak Lawn are often viewed compared to one another?

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