For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,786 students in 60616, IL (there are , serving 6,596 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in 60616, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60616, IL include St. Therese Chinese Catholic School, Pui Tak Christian School, and Detour 2 Discovery Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked 60616 Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus![De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute]( "De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute")
(Catholic)
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 39
Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Gr: NS-K | 153 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2301 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
247 W 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jane Addams High School
Alternative School
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Loop Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-8828
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-8828
Gr: K | 30 students
Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy
Alternative School
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students
St. Jerome Catholic School
(Catholic)
2801 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
60616, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
447 W 26th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 808-9828
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 808-9828
Gr: K-7 | 28 students
St. Joseph's Carondelet (Closed 2000)
Special Education School
739 East 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-7702
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-7702
Gr: 4-9 | 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 60616, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60616, IL include St. Therese Chinese Catholic School, Pui Tak Christian School, and Detour 2 Discovery Day School.
How many private schools are located in 60616?
8 private schools are located in 60616.
How diverse are private schools in 60616?
60616 private schools are approximately 84% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60616 go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in 60616 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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