For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 154 students in Palos Park, IL (there are 2 public schools, serving 1,413 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Palos Park, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Palos Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Palos Park, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Farm And Nature Discovery School
(Christian)
12700 Southwest Highway
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 361-8933
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 361-8933
Gr: NS-K | 154 students
Palos Park, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southwest Suburban Montessori (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
8800 W 119th St
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-5332
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-5332
Gr: PK-K | 122 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Palos Park)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
154 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,075 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
21 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
13%
51%
# 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
132 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
86%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Palos Park, IL?
1 private schools are located in Palos Park, IL.
What percentage of students in Palos Park go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Palos Park are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palos Park?
100% of private schools in Palos Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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