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Plainfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 674 students in Plainfield, IL, 3% of all K-12 students in Plainfield, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
14% of private schools in Plainfield, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Top Ranked Plainfield Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kla Schools Of Plainfield
Kla Schools Of Plainfield
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Daycare / Preschool
12456 S Van Dyke Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 617-9552
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Map of St. Mary Immaculate Parish School
St. Mary Immaculate Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
15629 S Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3953
(1)
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The Goddard School
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
24829 W. 135th Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 609-5970
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
5005 W. Theodore Street
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-1679
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Map of La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy
Gr: NS | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
2345 S Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60586
(866) 971-1529
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Montessori Of Plainfield Inc
Gr: NS-K | 42 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
14710 S. Naperville Road suite 104
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 254-0136
(4)
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Plainfield KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
16010 S Frederick St.
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-3235
(1)
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Plainfield, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

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Garden Gate Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Montessori School
4998 Theodore St
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-5012
(2)
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Plainfield, IL Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
674
Students
19
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Plainfield)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
674 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
21%
34%
0.61
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
13 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
273 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
45%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
264 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
44%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Plainfield, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Plainfield, IL include St. Mary Immaculate Parish School and Kla Schools Of Plainfield.
How many private schools are located in Plainfield?
7 private schools are located in Plainfield.
How diverse are private schools in Plainfield?
Plainfield private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Plainfield go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Plainfield are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Plainfield?
14% of private schools in Plainfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Plainfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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