For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 647 students in Melrose Park, IL (there are , serving 7,182 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Melrose Park, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Melrose Park, IL is Joseph Academy-melrose Park.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
33% of private schools in Melrose Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Melrose Park ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Special Education School
1100 N 22nd Av
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
Alpha And Omega Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2217 Division St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-6633
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-6633
Gr: PK-K | 6 students
Gettlieb Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
701 W. North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-5746
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-5746
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Grace Montessori School
Montessori School
1112 N 9th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-7257
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-7257
Gr: PK-2 | 50 students
27 N Lavergne Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 562-1466
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 562-1466
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7
Walther Christian Academy![Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing]( "Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 80 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Melrose Park, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
70 Golfview Dr
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 562-2351
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 562-2351
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
815 N 16th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 681-0240
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 681-0240
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Melrose Park, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Melrose Park, IL is Joseph Academy-melrose Park.
How many private schools are located in Melrose Park?
6 private schools are located in Melrose Park.
How diverse are private schools in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park private schools are approximately 82% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Melrose Park go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Melrose Park are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Melrose Park?
33% of private schools in Melrose Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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