Westbrook KinderCare Photo - Messiah and Payton are enjoying tummy time together.

Best Westchester Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 276 students in Westchester, IL (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,063 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Westchester, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Westchester, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Westchester, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
1625 S Mannheim Rd
Westchester, IL 60154
(816) 942-5567
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 22 students
Divine Providence School
(Catholic)
2500 Mayfair Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-2258
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Westbrook KinderCare
Westbrook KinderCare Photo - Messiah and Payton are enjoying tummy time together.
Daycare / Preschool
1 Westbrook Corporate Center, Ste 135
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-7115
Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
Westchester Christian School
(Christian)
10600 W Cermak Rd
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Westchester, Illinois

Westchester, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
10900 West Cermak Road
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3115
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students

Overview

This Town (Westchester)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
276 Students
252,112 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
52%
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$12,493
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,250
$3,872

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
10%
# Black Students
15 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
129 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
47%
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
62 Students
65,533 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Westchester, IL?
4 private schools are located in Westchester, IL.
What percentage of students in Westchester go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Westchester are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Westchester?
50% of private schools in Westchester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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