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Tinley Park Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,655 students in Tinley Park, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
63% of private elementary schools in Tinley Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,655
  • Average Tuition: $10,293
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Tinley Park, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,655
  • Average Tuition: $10,293
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Tinley Park, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Tinley Park Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
(2)
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Map of Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
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Map of St. George School
St. George School
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Catholic
6700 176th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
(2)
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Map of Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
17171 84th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 20
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6850 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
(8)
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Map of Christian Hills School
Christian Hills School
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Pentecostal
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
(1)
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Map of Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
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Map of Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
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Tinley Park, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hope Montessori
Hope Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
17007 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-7577
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Map of Orchard Hill School
Orchard Hill School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
16800 Kilpatrick Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 560-0700
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Map of Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
17100 69th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-1656
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Tinley Park, IL Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,655
Students
$10,293
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Tinley Park)
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
1,655 Students
183,277 Students
% Students of Color
36%
32%
0.66
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
6 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
274 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
17%
8%
# White Students
850 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
51%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
367 Students
43,887 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
109 Teachers
14,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,293
$9,535
Average Summer Program Cost
$499
$953
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Tinley Park, IL?
How many private elementary schools are located in Tinley Park?
8 private elementary schools are located in Tinley Park.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Tinley Park?
Tinley Park private elementary schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Tinley Park?
63% of private elementary schools in Tinley Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

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