Top 5 Best 60187 Illinois Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,964 students in 60187, IL (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,298 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 Clapham School, Clare Woods Academy and Prairie School of DuPage.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
33% of private schools in 60187, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 60187 Illinois Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Clapham School
Clapham School Photo
(Christian)
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Grades: PK-12
| 126 students
Clare Woods Academy
Special Education School
(13)
125 E. Seminary Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 289-4221
Grades: Inquire with school
| 92 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 102 students
St. Francis High School
(Catholic)
2130 W Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
314 W Willow Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 462-5009
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
Bright Horizons Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
25w725 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-2558
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Dupage Montessori School - Wheaton
Montessori School
(1)
300 E Cole Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-1221
Grades: PK-K
| 73 students
Wheaton KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
100 East Loop Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-4848
Grades: NS-PK
| 40 students
Wheaton Montessori School
Montessori School
(4)
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Grades: PK-9
| 162 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 60187 Illinois

60187, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. John Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2006)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
410 N Cross St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-0701
Grades: 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 Clapham School, Clare Woods Academy and Prairie School of DuPage.
How many private schools are located in 60187, IL?
9 private schools are located in 60187, IL.
How diverse are private schools in 60187, IL?
60187, IL private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60187, IL go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in 60187, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60187, IL?
33% of private schools in 60187, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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