For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,055 students in Glen Ellyn, IL (there are , serving 8,518 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Glen Ellyn, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Glen Ellyn, IL include Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn and St. Petronille School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Glen Ellyn ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Montessori School
927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Petronille School
(Catholic)
425 Prospect Ave Ste 100
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students
Carriers Of Light
(Islamic)
900 E Geneva Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 949-8232
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 949-8232
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Diamante Montessori School
Montessori School
625 Hillside Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9030
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9030
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
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Daycare / Preschool
2 South 726 Route 53
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-9333
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-9333
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
St. James The Apostle School
(Catholic)
490 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Glen Ellyn, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Glenoaks Hospital Medical School Programs (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis
1n450 Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 671-0383
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 671-0383
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Glen Ellyn, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Glen Ellyn, IL include Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn and St. Petronille School.
How many private schools are located in Glen Ellyn?
6 private schools are located in Glen Ellyn.
How diverse are private schools in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Glen Ellyn go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Glen Ellyn are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Glen Ellyn?
Which private schools in Glen Ellyn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Glen Ellyn include: Diamante Montessori School vs. Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn, St. James The Apostle School vs. St. Petronille School, St. Petronille School vs. St. James The Apostle School
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