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Palos Heights Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 89%.
83% of private schools in Palos Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Palos Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

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

6
Private Schools
967
Students
$14,990
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palos Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
967 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
23%
34%
0.58
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
98 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%
# White Students
616 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
272 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,990
$10,418
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
89%
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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