St. Mary Catholic School Photo

Best Riverside Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 368 students in Riverside, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,913 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Riverside, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Riverside, IL is St. Mary Catholic School.
50% of private schools in Riverside, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Riverside Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
97 Herrick Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-5747
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Intiraymi Spanish Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
53 Northgate Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 853-9466
Gr: PK-K | 15 students

Overview

This Town (Riverside)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
368 Students
251,484 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
251 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
68%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
65 Students
65,238 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Riverside, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Riverside, IL is St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Riverside?
2 private schools are located in Riverside.
What percentage of students in Riverside go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Riverside are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riverside?
50% of private schools in Riverside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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