Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo

Best 60302 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,168 students in 60302, IL (there are 8 public schools, serving 7,218 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in 60302, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
63% of private schools in 60302, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked 60302 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fenwick High School
(Catholic)
505 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 student Sports: 18
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Gr: NS-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School Photo - Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena - St. Lucy School! We are proud of our 126 year history serving the Oak Park and Austin communities as a faith-based, Christian centered Catholic grammar school.
(Catholic)
(1)
27 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-5286
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Giles School
St. Giles School Photo
(Catholic)
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Alcuin Montessori School
Alcuin Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Children's School of Oak Park
The Children's School of Oak Park Photo - KINDERGARTEN: Our play-based environment, with its carefully-planned daily routines and wide variety of learning experiences, allows Kindergarten children the space and time to work on social-emotional developmental tasks. Academic learning takes place in a non-pressured way within the context of this caring, nurturing community of learners.
Alternative School
820 Ontario
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
820 Ontario St
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-1190
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Our Lady Immaculate Academy
(Catholic)
410 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-2408
Gr: 2-8 | 25 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 60302 Illinois

60302, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
165 N Lombard Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6570
Gr: K | 45 students
326 Lake Street # 8
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-2060
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students
200 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-5131
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 60302, IL?
How many private schools are located in 60302?
8 private schools are located in 60302.
How diverse are private schools in 60302?
60302 private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60302 go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in 60302 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60302?
63% of private schools in 60302 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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