For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 610 students in 60657, IL (there are , serving 2,846 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in 60657, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60657, IL include Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, Chicago City Day School, and St. Luke Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in 60657, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top Ranked 60657 Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts![Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo]( "Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo")
(Catholic)
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
720 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8
St. Luke Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1500 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-3837
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-3837
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kc's Academy LLC![Kc's Academy LLC Photo - Infant 1 circle time area]( "Kc's Academy LLC Photo - Infant 1 circle time area")
Special Program Emphasis
3110 N. Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-4940
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-4940
Gr: K-1 | 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Lakeview Preschool Academy
Daycare / Preschool
3536 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 857-0029
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 857-0029
Gr: K | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 60657, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60657, IL include Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, Chicago City Day School, and St. Luke Academy.
How many private schools are located in 60657?
6 private schools are located in 60657.
How diverse are private schools in 60657?
60657 private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60657 go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in 60657 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60657?
50% of private schools in 60657 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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