For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 680 students in Western Springs, IL (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,437 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in Western Springs, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Western Springs, IL include St. John Of The Cross Parish School and Montessori School Of Western Springs.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private schools in Western Springs, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Western Springs Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Western Springs
Montessori School
1500 Walker St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-9696
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-9696
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Gr: K-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
(Catholic)
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Western Springs, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Western Springs, IL include St. John Of The Cross Parish School and Montessori School Of Western Springs.
How many private schools are located in Western Springs?
3 private schools are located in Western Springs.
What percentage of students in Western Springs go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Western Springs are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Western Springs?
67% of private schools in Western Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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