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Best Wheaton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,128 students in Wheaton, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 10,021 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Wheaton, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Wheaton, IL include St. Francis High School, Clare Woods Academy, and Prairie School of DuPage.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
25% of private schools in Wheaton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Wheaton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clare Woods Academy
Special Education School
(13)
125 E. Seminary Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 289-4221
Gr: Inquire with school | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prairie School of DuPage
Prairie School of DuPage Photo - A teacher points out the details in a leaf during morning outdoor observations.
(8)
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Francis High School
(Catholic)
2130 W Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
314 W Willow Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 462-5009
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Bright Horizons Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
25w725 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-2558
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
275 W Loop Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 871-1500
Gr: NS-PK | 46 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clapham School
Clapham School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dupage Montessori School - Wheaton
Montessori School
(1)
300 E Cole Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-1221
Gr: PK-K | 64 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Kensington School Of Wheaton
Daycare / Preschool
1746 S Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 990-8000
Gr: PK-K | 148 students
Roosevelt Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
222 E. Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(331) 399-3954
Gr: NS-PK
Wheaton KinderCare
Wheaton KinderCare Photo - Wheaton KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Loop Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 690-4848
Gr: NS-PK | 32 students
Wheaton Montessori School
Montessori School
(4)
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Gr: PK-9 | 167 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wheaton, Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2006)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
410 N Cross St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-0701
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
1776b S Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 653-9222
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students

Overview

This Town (Wheaton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,128 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
129 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,826
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,102
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
73 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
128 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
28 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,287 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
62%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
574 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Wheaton, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Wheaton, IL include St. Francis High School, Clare Woods Academy, and Prairie School of DuPage.
How many private schools are located in Wheaton?
12 private schools are located in Wheaton.
How diverse are private schools in Wheaton?
Wheaton private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Wheaton go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Wheaton are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wheaton?
25% of private schools in Wheaton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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