For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,520 students in 60305, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,350 public students). 53% of all K-12 students in 60305, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60305, IL include St. Luke School, St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School, and Grace Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
71% of private schools in 60305, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked 60305 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7300 Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Luke School![St. Luke School Photo]( "St. Luke School Photo")
(Catholic)
519 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-8587
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-8587
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School![St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School Photo - SVF wants you to join us!]( "St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School Photo - SVF wants you to join us!")
(Catholic)
1515 Lathrop Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-5905
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-5905
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Trinity High School
All-girls (Catholic)
7574 Division St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7400 Augusta St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 209-3656
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 209-3656
Gr: PK-K | 199 students
7415 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Mosaic Montessori Academy
Montessori School
7970 Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 834-3099
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 834-3099
Gr: PK-K | 32 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60305, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60305, IL include St. Luke School, St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School, and Grace Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 60305?
7 private schools are located in 60305.
How diverse are private schools in 60305?
60305 private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60305 go to private school?
53% of all K-12 students in 60305 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60305?
71% of private schools in 60305 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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