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Western Springs Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 680 students in Western Springs, IL, 32% of all K-12 students in Western Springs, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
67% of private schools in Western Springs, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Western Springs Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Montessori School Of Western Springs
Montessori School Of Western Springs
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
1500 Walker St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-9696
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Map of St. John Of The Cross Parish School
St. John Of The Cross Parish School
Gr: K-8 | 590 students
Catholic
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
(1)
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Map of Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Catholic
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
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Western Springs, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
680
Students
10%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Western Springs)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
680 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
10%
34%
0.30
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
<1%
9%
# White Students
564 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
83%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
53 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Western Springs, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Western Springs, IL include Montessori School Of Western Springs and St. John Of The Cross Parish School.
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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