For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 867 students in 60305, IL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 60305, IL include Grace Lutheran School, St. Luke School, and St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private elementary schools in 60305, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).
Top Ranked 60305 Illinois Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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
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(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
7415 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in 60305, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 60305, IL include Grace Lutheran School, St. Luke School, and St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 60305?
4 private elementary schools are located in 60305.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 60305?
75% of private elementary schools in 60305 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).
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