Prairie School of DuPage Photo - A teacher points out the details in a leaf during morning outdoor observations.

Best 60187 Illinois Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,049 students in 60187, IL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 60187, IL include Prairie School of DuPage and St. Michael Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private elementary schools in 60187, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked 60187 Illinois Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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. 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
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
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 elementary schools in 60187, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 60187, IL include Prairie School of DuPage and St. Michael Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 60187?
5 private elementary schools are located in 60187.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 60187?
60187 private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 60187?
40% of private elementary schools in 60187 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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