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Palos Heights Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 967 students in Palos Heights, IL, 22% of all K-12 students in Palos Heights, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private schools in Palos Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Palos Heights Private Schools (2026)

Map of Chicago Christian High School
Chicago Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students
Christian
12001 S Oak Park Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 388-7650
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Map of St. Alexander School
St. Alexander School
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
7025 W 126th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
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Map of Elim Christian School
Elim Christian School
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Special Education School (Calvinist)
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
(4)
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Map of Sandbox Learning Center
Sandbox Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
12832 S Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-5443
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Map of Stone Church Christian Academy
Stone Church Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
6330 W 127th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 385-7717
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Map of Trusting Hearts Preschool & Kindergarten
Trusting Hearts Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
12424 S 71ct
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-2260
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Palos Heights, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Incarnation Elementary School
Incarnation Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Catholic
5705 W 127th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 385-6250
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Palos Heights, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
-33.3% (-3 schools) 10-yr
967
Students
-55.5% (-1,207 students) 10-yr
$14,990
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
+46.2% (+6 students) 10-yr
23%
Students of Color
-23.3% (-7.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+30.8% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palos Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,624 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPalos Heights, IL Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20217
20208
20199
20189
20179
20169
20159
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# Students
967 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPalos Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025161166179
2024161162172
2023164171174
2022280178185
2021271174180
2020244168171
2019233174175
2018233171172
2017242177180
2016242175178
2015242168167
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% Students of Color
23%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalos Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202523%34%34%
202423%34%34%
202319%34%33%
202221%34%33%
202121%34%32%
202022%35%32%
201916%33%31%
201816%33%31%
201730%34%32%
201630%34%32%
201530%35%32%
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0.58
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearPalos Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.580.660.65
20240.580.660.65
20230.580.660.65
20220.540.650.64
20210.550.650.64
20200.560.660.64
20190.480.650.63
20180.480.650.63
20170.440.620.61
20160.440.620.61
20150.440.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPalos Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%4%4%
20193%4%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
45 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPalos Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%10%9%
20244%10%9%
20233%10%9%
20225%10%8%
20216%10%9%
20206%10%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20172%9%8%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
98 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPalos Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20259%8%7%
20249%8%7%
20239%8%8%
202210%8%7%
20219%8%7%
20209%9%8%
20199%9%7%
20189%9%7%
20179%9%7%
20169%9%7%
20159%9%8%
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# White Students
616 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
59%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPalos Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202559%51%52%
202459%51%52%
202358%51%52%
202265%53%54%
202164%52%54%
202063%52%54%
201970%53%56%
201870%53%56%
201773%56%58%
201673%56%58%
201573%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
272 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPalos Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202526%26%26%
202426%26%26%
202328%26%25%
202217%25%25%
202119%25%25%
202020%25%24%
201916%25%24%
201816%24%23%
201714%22%22%
201614%23%22%
201514%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalos Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202517:113:111:1
202417:113:111:1
202317:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalos Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025191615
2024191715
2023191715
2022131715
2021131715
2020131715
2019131715
2018131715
2017131715
2016131715
2015131715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,990
$12,457
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palos Heights, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Palos Heights, IL include St. Alexander School and Chicago Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Palos Heights?
6 private schools are located in Palos Heights.
How diverse are private schools in Palos Heights?
Palos Heights private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Palos Heights go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Palos Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palos Heights?
83% of private schools in Palos Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

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