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River Forest Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,525 students in River Forest, IL, 53% of all K-12 students in River Forest, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
71% of private schools in River Forest, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked River Forest Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center
Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center
Gr: PK-K | 199 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7400 Augusta St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 209-3656
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Grace Lutheran School Photo
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
7300 Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
(11)
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St. Luke School Photo
St. Luke School
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
519 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-8587
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St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School Photo
St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1515 Lathrop Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-5905
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Map of Trinity High School
Trinity High School
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students
All-girls (Catholic)
7574 Division St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
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Map of Keystone Montessori School
Keystone Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Montessori School
7415 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
(3)
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Map of Mosaic Montessori Academy
Mosaic Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
7970 Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 834-3099
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River Forest, IL Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,525
Students
$12,781
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
42%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (River Forest)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
1,525 Students
251,153 Students
% Students of Color
42%
34%
0.68
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
244 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
10%
# Black Students
117 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
727 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
48%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
390 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
101 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
34 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,781
$10,404
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in River Forest, IL?
The top ranked private schools in River Forest, IL include Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center, St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School, and St. Luke School.
How many private schools are located in River Forest?
7 private schools are located in River Forest.
How diverse are private schools in River Forest?
River Forest private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in River Forest go to private school?
53% of all K-12 students in River Forest are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in River Forest?
71% of private schools in River Forest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in River Forest are often viewed compared to one another?

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