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Best 60187 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,902 students in 60187, IL (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,259 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in 60187, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60187, IL include St. Michael Catholic School, Prairie School of DuPage, and St. Francis High School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
38% of private schools in 60187, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked 60187 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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 60187 Illinois

60187, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 60187, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60187, IL include St. Michael Catholic School, Prairie School of DuPage, and St. Francis High School.
How many private schools are located in 60187?
8 private schools are located in 60187.
How diverse are private schools in 60187?
60187 private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60187 go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in 60187 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60187?
38% of private schools in 60187 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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