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Willowbrook Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 177 students in Willowbrook, IL, 7% of all K-12 students in Willowbrook, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private schools in Willowbrook, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Willowbrook Private Schools (2026)

St. Mark Christian School Photo
St. Mark Christian School
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School (Christian)
15w455 79th street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
(2)
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Vine Academy Photo
Vine Academy
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 15
6880 N FRONTAGE RD.
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
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Montessori For Modern Minds
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Montessori School
16w331 63rd St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-0083
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Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
11503 German Church Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(708) 839-1444
(3)
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Willowbrook KinderCare
Gr: NS | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 Plainfield Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 321-1427
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Willowbrook, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+150.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
177
Students
+45.1% (+55 students) 10-yr
$18,502
Avg. Tuition
+231.7% (+$12,924) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
-23.1% (-3 students) 10-yr
50%
Students of Color
+177.8% (+32.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-36.4% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Willowbrook)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,624 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWillowbrook, IL Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20224
20214
20204
20195
20185
20173
20161
20152
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# Students
177 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202544166179
202444162172
202345171174
202246178185
202141174180
202041168171
201950174175
201850171172
201779177180
2015122168167
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% Students of Color
50%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550%34%34%
202450%34%34%
202350%34%33%
202226%34%33%
202126%34%32%
202026%35%32%
201921%33%31%
201820%33%31%
201714%34%32%
201518%35%32%
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0.62
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.620.660.65
20240.620.660.65
20230.620.660.65
20220.490.650.64
20210.530.650.64
20200.530.660.64
20190.590.650.63
20180.590.650.63
20170.530.620.61
20150.480.630.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%5%5%
20245%5%5%
20235%5%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20195%4%4%
20185%5%4%
20176%4%4%
20156%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%10%9%
20244%10%9%
20234%10%9%
20224%10%8%
20215%10%9%
20205%10%9%
20195%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20174%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20232%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
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# White Students
78 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
38%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202538%51%52%
202438%51%52%
202337%51%52%
202225%53%54%
202129%52%54%
202029%52%54%
201947%53%56%
201847%53%56%
201762%56%58%
201569%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
101 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
49%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202549%26%26%
202449%26%26%
202349%26%25%
202267%25%25%
202162%25%25%
202062%25%24%
201943%25%24%
201843%24%23%
201728%22%22%
201521%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
50 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20257:113:111:1
20247:113:111:1
20239:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202532%53%55%
202432%52%54%
202336%50%54%
202236%51%54%
202136%50%54%
202036%50%54%
201936%50%53%
201836%49%53%
201736%48%53%
201538%50%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025101615
2024111715
2023111715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2018121715
2017121715
2015131715
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202591113
20242912
20232911
20222911
20212911
20202911
20192811
20182811
20172810
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,502
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$18,502$12,671$15,012
2024$7,505$9,594$13,254
2023$5,848$8,924$12,626
2022$5,848$8,609$12,187
2021$5,848$8,334$11,800
2020$5,848$8,312$11,512
2019$5,848$8,068$11,293
2018$5,848$7,898$11,017
2017$5,848$7,863$10,708
2015$5,578$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512%34%34%
202412%33%34%
202318%33%34%
202218%32%33%
202118%31%33%
202018%32%32%
201918%31%31%
201818%30%30%
201718%29%30%
201514%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,422

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$1,500$3,868$7,073
2024$1,500$3,415$6,930
2023$1,500$2,426$6,469
2022$1,500$2,492$6,289
2021$1,500$2,514$6,055
2020$1,500$2,509$5,921
2019$1,500$2,541$5,795
2018$1,500$2,466$5,456
2017$1,500$2,525$5,319
2015$1,500$2,666$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$50.13 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWillowbrook, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202595%84%81%
202495%90%85%
202388%91%85%
202295%91%85%
202195%91%85%
202095%91%85%
201995%90%85%
201895%90%85%
201795%90%85%
201595%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Willowbrook, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Willowbrook, IL include Montessori For Modern Minds and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Willowbrook?
5 private schools are located in Willowbrook.
How diverse are private schools in Willowbrook?
Willowbrook private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Willowbrook go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Willowbrook are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Willowbrook?
40% of private schools in Willowbrook are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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