Clapham School Photo

Best Wheaton Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 990 students in Wheaton, IL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Wheaton, IL include Clapham School and St. Francis High School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private high schools in Wheaton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Wheaton Private High 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
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
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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
990 Students
89,884 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
72 Teachers
7,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,100
$15,730
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,910
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
11%
# Black Students
19 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
673 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
105 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
153 Students
12,125 Students
% of Others Students
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Wheaton, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Wheaton, IL include Clapham School and St. Francis High School.
How many private high schools are located in Wheaton?
3 private high schools are located in Wheaton.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wheaton?
67% of private high schools in Wheaton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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