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

Top 3 Best Wheaton Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,033 students in Wheaton, IL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Wheaton, IL include Clapham School, 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 90%.
40% of private elementary schools in Wheaton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Wheaton Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Clapham School
Clapham School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Grades: PK-12
| 126 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. 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
Wheaton Montessori School
Montessori School
(4)
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Grades: PK-9
| 167 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wheaton, Illinois

Wheaton, 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
1776b S Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 653-9222
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Wheaton, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Wheaton, IL include Clapham School, Prairie School of DuPage, and St. Michael Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Wheaton?
5 private elementary schools are located in Wheaton.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Wheaton?
Wheaton 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 Wheaton?
40% of private elementary schools in Wheaton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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