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Oak Lawn Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,750 students in Oak Lawn, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
83% of private elementary schools in Oak Lawn, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,750
  • Average Tuition: $5,550
  • Average Class Size: 29 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Oak Lawn, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,750
  • Average Tuition: $5,550
  • Average Class Size: 29 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Oak Lawn, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Oak Lawn Private Elementary 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
Avg. class size: 60 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 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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Map of Parkland Preparatory Academy
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 157 students
Special Education School
8901 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 857-8100
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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
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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

6
Private Schools
1,750
Students
$5,550
Avg. Tuition
29
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Oak Lawn)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
1,750 Students
183,277 Students
% Students of Color
25%
32%
0.57
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
217 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
175 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
1,160 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
63%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
273 Students
43,887 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
115 Teachers
14,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
29 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,550
$9,535
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Oak Lawn, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Oak Lawn, IL include St. Gerald School, St. Catherine Of Alexandria School, and Southwest Chicago Christian School-oak Lawn.
How many private elementary schools are located in Oak Lawn?
6 private elementary schools are located in Oak Lawn.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn private elementary schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Oak Lawn?
83% of private elementary schools in Oak Lawn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).
Which private elementary schools in Oak Lawn are often viewed compared to one another?

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