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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 top ranked private schools in 60302, IL include Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park, St. Giles School, and Fenwick High School.
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?
The top ranked private schools in 60302, IL include Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park, St. Giles School, and Fenwick High School.
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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