For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 28 students in Park Forest, IL (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,068 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 (2026)
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
Overview
This Town (Park Forest)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
28 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%
# Black Students
16 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
57%
9%
# White Students
n/a
129,065 Students
% White Students
n/a
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
9 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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