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Park Ridge Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,654 students in Park Ridge, IL, 17% of all K-12 students in Park Ridge, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
67% of private schools in Park Ridge, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Park Ridge Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School
Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1352 S. Cumberland Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
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St. Paul Of The Cross School Photo
St. Paul Of The Cross School
Gr: NS-8 | 736 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
140 S Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-6366
(3)
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Map of Jeanine Schultz Memorial School
Jeanine Schultz Memorial School
Gr: K-12 | 52 students
Special Education School
2101 Oakton St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 696-3315
(1)
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Map of Messiah Lutheran Child Care
Messiah Lutheran Child Care
Gr: NS-K | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1605 Vernon Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-3767
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Map of St. Andrews Lutheran School
St. Andrews Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
260 N Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 823-9308
(1)
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Map of Sugar Plum Tree Preschool
Sugar Plum Tree Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
1006 Gillick Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 823-1978
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Park Ridge, IL Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,654
Students
$7,573
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Park Ridge)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
1,654 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
15%
34%
0.56
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
28 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
975 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
498 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
94 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,573
$10,418
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Park Ridge, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Park Ridge, IL include St. Paul Of The Cross School and Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School.
How many private schools are located in Park Ridge?
6 private schools are located in Park Ridge.
How diverse are private schools in Park Ridge?
Park Ridge private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Park Ridge go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Park Ridge are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Park Ridge?
67% of private schools in Park Ridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private schools in Park Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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