For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 309 students in Riverdale, IL (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,454 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Riverdale, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Riverdale, IL (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cuddle Care Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Mariah's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1301 W Vermont Avenue
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-1550
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-1550
Gr: K | 10 students
Successful Beginning Learning
Daycare / Preschool
105 E 142nd Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Under Carrey's Care #1
Daycare / Preschool
419 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Riverdale, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lupees Daycare & Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
14209 S Halsted St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-7576
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-7576
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Our Lady Of The Gardens (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
13300 S Langley Avenue
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 568-4099
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 568-4099
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students
Queen Of Apostles School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
14419 S Atlantic Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3848
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3848
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
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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