For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,655 students in 60068, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 8,025 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in 60068, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60068, IL include St. Paul Of The Cross School and Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School.
67% of private schools in 60068, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top-Ranked 60068 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School
(Catholic)
1352 S. Cumberland Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
140 S Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-6366
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-6366
Gr: NS-8 | 737 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
2101 Oakton St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 696-3315
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 696-3315
Gr: K-12 | 52 students
Messiah Lutheran Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1605 Vernon Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-3767
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-3767
Gr: NS-K | 6 students
260 N Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 823-9308
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 823-9308
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Sports: 5
Sugar Plum Tree Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1006 Gillick Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 823-1978
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 823-1978
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60068, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60068, IL include St. Paul Of The Cross School and Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School.
How many private schools are located in 60068?
6 private schools are located in 60068.
How diverse are private schools in 60068?
60068 private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60068 go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in 60068 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60068?
67% of private schools in 60068 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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