For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 28 students in Park Forest, IL (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,085 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Park Forest, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Park Forest, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Park Forest, IL (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Suburban Sda Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
119 Chestnut St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Park Forest, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Illinois Montessori Children's House (Closed 2020)
Montessori School
303 Illinois St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-9020
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-9020
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
St. Mary Elementary School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
227 Monee Road
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 748-6684
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 748-6684
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Park Forest, IL?
1 private schools are located in Park Forest, IL.
What percentage of students in Park Forest go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Park Forest are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Park Forest?
100% of private schools in Park Forest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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