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Riverdale Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 309 students in Riverdale, IL, 8% of all K-12 students in Riverdale, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Riverdale, IL (2026-27)

Map of Cuddle Care Child Care Center
Cuddle Care Child Care Center
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
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Map of Mariah's Learning Center
Mariah's Learning Center
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1301 W Vermont Avenue
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-1550
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Map of Successful Beginning Learning
Successful Beginning Learning
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
105 E 142nd Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
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Map of Under Carrey's Care #1
Under Carrey's Care #1
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
419 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
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Riverdale, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lupees Daycare & Learning Center
Lupees Daycare & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
14209 S Halsted St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-7576
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Map of Our Lady Of The Gardens
Our Lady Of The Gardens
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students
Catholic
13300 S Langley Avenue
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 568-4099
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Map of Queen Of Apostles School
Queen Of Apostles School
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Catholic
14419 S Atlantic Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3848
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Riverdale, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-42.9% (-3 schools) 10-yr
309
Students
-29.0% (-126 students) 10-yr
100%
Students of Color
+1.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
26:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+52.9% (+9.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Riverdale)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
309 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRiverdale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202577166179
202477162172
2023120171174
202297178185
202170174180
202078168171
201961174175
201862171172
201773177180
201668175178
201562168167
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% Students of Color
100%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRiverdale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%34%34%
2024100%34%34%
2023100%34%33%
2022100%34%33%
2021100%34%32%
202099%35%32%
201999%33%31%
201899%33%31%
201799%34%32%
201699%34%32%
201599%35%32%
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0.27
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearRiverdale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.270.660.65
20240.270.660.65
20230.150.660.65
20220.210.650.64
20210.280.650.64
20200.480.660.64
20190.490.650.63
20180.470.650.63
20170.460.620.61
20160.450.620.61
20150.460.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRiverdale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20202%10%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20174%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
47 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
15%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRiverdale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515%8%7%
202415%8%7%
20238%8%8%
202212%8%7%
202117%8%7%
202032%9%8%
201934%9%7%
201831%9%7%
201727%9%7%
201627%9%7%
201528%9%8%
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# White Students
n/a
128,859 Students
% White Students
n/a
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRiverdale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20201%52%54%
20191%53%56%
20181%53%56%
20171%56%58%
20161%56%58%
20151%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
260 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
84%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRiverdale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202584%26%26%
202484%26%26%
202392%26%25%
202288%25%25%
202183%25%25%
202065%25%24%
201963%25%24%
201866%24%23%
201768%22%22%
201669%23%22%
201568%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRiverdale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202526:113:111:1
202426:113:111:1
202336:113:111:1
202226:113:111:1
202121:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201818:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201618:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Riverdale, IL?
4 private schools are located in Riverdale, IL.
What percentage of students in Riverdale go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Riverdale are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).

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