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West Chicago Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 667 students in West Chicago, IL, 10% of all K-12 students in West Chicago, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in West Chicago, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked West Chicago Private Schools (2026-27)

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Wheaton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
900 Prince Crossing Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 562-7500
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West Chicago KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2044 Franciscan Way
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 562-3904
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West Chicago, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-9 | 170 students
Catholic
147 Garden St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-1776
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West Chicago, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
667
Students
-21.5% (-183 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
-5.3% (-1 student) 8-yr
26%
Students of Color
-67.9% (-55.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-18.8% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Chicago)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
667 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025667166179
2024660162172
2023660171174
2022660178185
2021660174180
2020660168171
2019660174175
2018660171172
2017660177180
2016638175178
2015283168167
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% Students of Color
26%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202526%34%34%
202423%34%34%
202323%34%33%
202232%34%33%
202132%34%32%
202032%35%32%
201916%33%31%
201816%33%31%
201725%34%32%
201698%34%32%
201581%35%32%
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0.43
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.430.660.65
20240.420.660.65
20230.420.660.65
20220.420.650.64
20210.420.650.64
20200.420.660.64
20190.360.650.63
20180.360.650.63
20170.360.620.61
20160.310.620.61
20150.450.630.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
82 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512%5%5%
202412%5%5%
202312%5%5%
202212%4%4%
202112%5%4%
202012%4%4%
20197%4%4%
20187%5%4%
20177%4%4%
20167%3%4%
20156%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
39 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%10%9%
20246%10%9%
20236%10%9%
20226%10%8%
20216%10%9%
20206%10%9%
20195%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20175%9%8%
20165%9%8%
20157%9%8%
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# Black Students
24 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%8%7%
20244%8%7%
20234%8%8%
20224%8%7%
20214%8%7%
20204%9%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20173%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
496 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
74%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202574%51%52%
202475%51%52%
202375%51%52%
202275%53%54%
202175%52%54%
202075%52%54%
201980%53%56%
201880%53%56%
201780%56%58%
201683%56%58%
201573%55%58%
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# 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
24 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
4%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%26%26%
20243%26%26%
20233%26%25%
20223%25%25%
20213%25%25%
20203%25%24%
20195%25%24%
20185%24%23%
20175%22%22%
20161%23%22%
201511%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202563%53%55%
202453%52%54%
202353%50%54%
202253%51%54%
202153%50%54%
202053%50%54%
201965%50%53%
201865%49%53%
201765%48%53%
201684%49%52%
201584%50%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025181615
2024181715
2023181715
2022181715
2021181715
2020181715
2019191715
2018191715
2017191715
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Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025221113
202422912
202322911
202222911
202122911
202022911
201917811
201817811
201717810
201617910
201517910
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Average SAT score
1158
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025262526
2024262526
2023262526
2022262526
2021262526
2020262525
2019252525
2018252525
2017252525
2016242425
2015242425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$12,436
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearWest Chicago, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202533%34%34%
202433%33%34%
202333%33%34%
202233%32%33%
202133%31%33%
202033%32%32%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Chicago, IL?
The top ranked private schools in West Chicago, IL is Wheaton Academy.
How many private schools are located in West Chicago?
2 private schools are located in West Chicago.
What percentage of students in West Chicago go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in West Chicago are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Chicago?
50% of private schools in West Chicago are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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