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Best South Holland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 922 students in South Holland, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 3,612 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in South Holland, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in South Holland, IL include Calvary Academy and Calvin Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
62% of private schools in South Holland, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked South Holland Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Academy
(Christian)
16300 State St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-5471
Gr: K-8 | 309 students
Calvin Christian School
(Calvinist)
(3)
528 E 161st Place
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16341 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 566-1600
Gr: 1 | 2 students
The Alphabet Campus
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 109
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 206-1122
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Beacon Hill Prep Academy
(Christian)
16511 S. Park Ave.
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-9999
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Family Life Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15924 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-8150
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
First Step Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
15045 State Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-9393
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Laren Montessori School
Montessori School
425 E 164th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4274
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Nurturing Developmental & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
835 E Sibley Blvd
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-1355
Gr: K-1 | 18 students
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Daycare / Preschool
17025 South Park Ave.
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-2511
Gr: NS-PK
Standberry Christian Academy
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536 W Sibley Blvd
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 223-2680
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Unity Christian Academy
(Christian)
16341 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 980-1040
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
14875 Wallace Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-7337
Gr: PK-4 | 23 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in South Holland, Illinois

South Holland, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
900 E 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-8173
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
700 East 170th Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7010
Gr: NS-8 | 207 students

Overview

This Town (South Holland)
This State (IL)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
922 Students
252,190 Students
% Average Students of Color
94%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
72 Teachers
18,845 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
53%
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,120
$12,671
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$3,868
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
25,140 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
586 Students
21,085 Students
% Black Students
64%
9%
# White Students
40 Students
129,137 Students
% White Students
4%
51%
# 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
277 Students
65,579 Students
% of Others Students
30%
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 South Holland, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in South Holland, IL include Calvary Academy and Calvin Christian School.
How many private schools are located in South Holland?
13 private schools are located in South Holland.
How diverse are private schools in South Holland?
South Holland private schools are approximately 94% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in South Holland go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in South Holland are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Holland?
62% of private schools in South Holland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in South Holland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in South Holland include: Calvin Christian School vs. Calvary Academy, Calvary Academy vs. Calvin Christian School

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