For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,352 students in 60618, IL (there are , serving 14,209 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 60618, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60618, IL include Depaul College Prep, St. Benedict Preparatory School, and Chicago Jewish Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked 60618 Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chicago Jewish Day School![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
2017 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 327-3144
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 327-3144
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
4100 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
Gr: K | 24 students Tuition listed
North Elston KinderCare![North Elston KinderCare Photo - The children are creating their own masterpieces in our Discovery Preschool classroom.]( "North Elston KinderCare Photo - The children are creating their own masterpieces in our Discovery Preschool classroom.")
Daycare / Preschool
3855 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-7660
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-7660
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
Rainbow School Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Spark Montessori
Montessori School
4326 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Thresholds High School
Special Education School
4219 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
4219 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
60618, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Greenfields Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
3232 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(872) 208-7295
Chicago, IL 60618
(872) 208-7295
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
3820 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-6554
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-6554
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 60618, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60618, IL include Depaul College Prep, St. Benedict Preparatory School, and Chicago Jewish Day School.
How many private schools are located in 60618?
11 private schools are located in 60618.
How diverse are private schools in 60618?
60618 private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60618 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 60618 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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