Best Palos Heights Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 494 students in Palos Heights, IL.
The top-ranked private high school in Palos Heights, IL is Chicago Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private high schools in Palos Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

Top-Ranked Palos Heights Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chicago Christian High School
(Christian)
12001 S Oak Park Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 388-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elim Christian School
Special Education School (Calvinist)
(4)
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
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Palos Heights, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5705 W 127th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 385-6250
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students

Overview

This Town (Palos Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
494 Students
89,884 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
7,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,990
$15,730
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
65 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%
# White Students
212 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
43%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 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
192 Students
12,125 Students
% of Others Students
39%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Palos Heights, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Palos Heights, IL is Chicago Christian High School.
How many private high schools are located in Palos Heights?
2 private high schools are located in Palos Heights.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Palos Heights?
100% of private high schools in Palos Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

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