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Prospect Heights Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 180 students in Prospect Heights, IL, 11% of all K-12 students in Prospect Heights, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private schools in Prospect Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Prospect Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Alphonsus Liguori School Photo
St. Alphonsus Liguori School
Gr: K-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
411 N. Wheeling Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
(5)
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Map of Care For Kids
Care For Kids
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
670 N Milwaukee Av
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 520-0370
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Prospect Heights, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
180
Students
15
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Prospect Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
180 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
30%
34%
0.58
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
109 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
61%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
37 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Prospect Heights, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Prospect Heights, IL is St. Alphonsus Liguori School.
How many private schools are located in Prospect Heights?
2 private schools are located in Prospect Heights.
What percentage of students in Prospect Heights go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Prospect Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Prospect Heights?
50% of private schools in Prospect Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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