For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,994 students in 60453, IL (there are 13 public schools, serving 8,831 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in 60453, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60453, IL include St. Catherine Of Alexandria School, St. Linus Elementary School, and St. Gerald School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top-Ranked 60453 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Catherine Of Alexandria School
(Catholic)
10621 Kedvale Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-5547
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-5547
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students
St. Linus Elementary School
(Catholic)
10400 Lawler Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3
Oak Lawn Montessori School
Montessori School
4625 W 110th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(773) 316-8963
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(773) 316-8963
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Papoose Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
5354 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1112
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1112
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Special Education School
8901 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 857-8100
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 857-8100
Gr: 1-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 10 students
4527 Southwest Hwy
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-1335
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-1335
Gr: NS-K | 192 students
9735 S Kolin Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-6063
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-6063
Gr: NS-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southwest Chicago Christian School-oak Lawn
(Calvinist)
10110 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-8550
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-8550
Gr: K-8 | 191 students
60453, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori Freedom to Learn (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
5220 W 105th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 765-6385
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 765-6385
Gr: PK-12
St. Louis De Montfort School (Closed 2013)
(Catholic)
8808 Ridgeland Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-5781
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-5781
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
South Side Baptist School (Closed 2019)
(Baptist)
5220 West 105th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-3435
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-3435
Gr: NS-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60453, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60453, IL include St. Catherine Of Alexandria School, St. Linus Elementary School, and St. Gerald School.
How many private schools are located in 60453?
9 private schools are located in 60453.
How diverse are private schools in 60453?
60453 private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60453 go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in 60453 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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