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Western Springs Private Schools (2026-27)

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%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Western Springs, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
Avg. class size: 15 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
680
Students
-11.6% (-89 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
+66.7% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.8% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Western Springs)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
680 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWestern Springs, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025227166179
2024227162172
2023257171174
2022268178185
2021268174180
2020268168171
2019370174175
2018370171172
2017373177180
2016373175178
2015256168167
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% Students of Color
10%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWestern Springs, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510%34%34%
202411%34%34%
202311%34%33%
202212%34%33%
202112%34%32%
202012%35%32%
20199%33%31%
20189%33%31%
20176%34%32%
20166%34%32%
20156%35%32%
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0.30
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearWestern Springs, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.300.660.65
20240.300.660.65
20230.470.660.65
20220.500.650.64
20210.500.650.64
20200.500.660.64
20190.510.650.63
20180.510.650.63
20170.330.620.61
20160.330.620.61
20150.340.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWestern Springs, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%4%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
50 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWestern Springs, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20257%10%9%
20247%10%9%
20237%10%9%
20227%10%8%
20217%10%9%
20207%10%9%
20195%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20172%9%8%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
564 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
83%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWestern Springs, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202583%51%52%
202483%51%52%
202369%51%52%
202266%53%54%
202166%52%54%
202066%52%54%
201963%53%56%
201863%53%56%
201780%56%58%
201680%56%58%
201579%55%58%
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# 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
53 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWestern Springs, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20258%26%26%
20248%26%26%
202322%26%25%
202225%25%25%
202125%25%25%
202025%25%24%
201932%25%24%
201832%24%23%
201717%22%22%
201617%23%22%
201518%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWestern Springs, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202318:113:111:1
202221:113:111:1
202121:113:111:1
202021:113:112:1
201919:113:112:1
201819:114:112:1
201721:114:112:1
201621:114:112:1
201521:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$12,457
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$50.13 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
85%

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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