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Best Skokie Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,970 students in Skokie, IL (there are 15 public schools, serving 10,084 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Skokie, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Skokie, IL include Ida Crown Jewish Academy, Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, and Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
53% of private schools in Skokie, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Islamic).

Top Ranked Skokie Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
4600 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Gr: PK-8 | 705 students
5201 Howard St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 674-6095
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Tuition listed
7120 Laramie Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 674-6533
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
(Jewish)
(5)
8233 Central Park Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-1450
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Acceptance rate listed
Mcc Academy-elementary
(Islamic)
9301 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(224) 534-7638
Gr: PK-12 | 721 students
Att-p Tach Special Education Prog
Special Education School (Jewish)
3531 Madison St.
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-2828
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Devonshire Montessori School
Montessori School
4154 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 414-8366
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Fasman Yeshiva High School
All-boys (Jewish)
7135 Carpenter Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 982-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
9651 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 773-0200
Gr: NS-K
Mesivta Shaarei Adirim
All-boys (Jewish)
9220 Crawford Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 983-0646
Gr: 9-11 | 29 students
Mosaic Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
4023 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 675-7030
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Tuition listed
Ombudsman Educational Services
Alternative School
4814 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-3834
Gr: 10-12 | 48 students Acceptance rate listed
Skokie Montessori School
Montessori School
8401 Karlov Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 679-4614
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Avg. class size: 50 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
Swift Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
8260 Elmwood Street
Skokie, IL 60077
(800) 675-6039
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tiny Tot Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
4346 Howard St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 675-6619
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Skokie, Illinois

Skokie, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran Academy (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5201 Galitz St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 673-5030
Gr: K-9 | 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Skokie, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Skokie, IL include Ida Crown Jewish Academy, Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, and Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School.
How many private schools are located in Skokie?
15 private schools are located in Skokie.
How diverse are private schools in Skokie?
Skokie private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Skokie go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Skokie are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Skokie?
53% of private schools in Skokie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Islamic).
Which private schools in Skokie are often viewed compared to one another?

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