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Oak Lawn Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 89%.
56% of private schools in Oak Lawn, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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 (26-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

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

9
Private Schools
1,994
Students
$5,550
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Oak Lawn)
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
1,994 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
26%
34%
0.58
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
221 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
10%
# Black Students
177 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
1,169 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
62%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
310 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
144 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,550
$10,418
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
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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