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Prospect Heights ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 180 students in Prospect Heights, IL, 11% of all K-12 students in Prospect Heights, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Prospect Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Prospect Heights ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

St. Alphonsus Liguori School Photo
St. Alphonsus Liguori School
Gr: K-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
411 N. Wheeling Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
(5)
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Map of Care For Kids
Care For Kids
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
670 N Milwaukee Av
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 520-0370
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Prospect Heights, IL ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
180
Students
-47.7% (-164 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
-60.0% (-45.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Prospect Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
180 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202590166179
202490162172
2023120171174
2022120178185
202184174180
202084168171
201943174175
201855171172
201756177180
2016115175178
2015115168167
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% Students of Color
30%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202530%34%34%
202430%34%34%
202329%34%33%
202232%34%33%
202134%34%32%
202034%35%32%
2019100%33%31%
201873%33%31%
201756%34%32%
201675%34%32%
201575%35%32%
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0.58
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.580.660.65
20240.580.660.65
20230.610.660.65
20220.610.650.64
20210.650.650.64
20200.650.660.64
20190.500.650.63
20180.600.650.63
20170.540.620.61
20160.590.620.61
20150.590.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%5%5%
20246%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20222%4%4%
20214%5%4%
20204%4%4%
20194%4%4%
20184%5%4%
20174%4%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202511%10%9%
202411%10%9%
20239%10%9%
20229%10%8%
202113%10%9%
202013%10%9%
201911%9%8%
201810%9%8%
20178%9%8%
20167%9%8%
20157%9%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20233%8%8%
20223%8%7%
20214%8%7%
20204%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
109 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
61%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202561%51%52%
202461%51%52%
202335%51%52%
202235%53%54%
202149%52%54%
202049%52%54%
201968%53%56%
201853%53%56%
201763%56%58%
201651%56%58%
201551%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
37 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202520%26%26%
202420%26%26%
202351%26%25%
202251%25%25%
202130%25%25%
202030%25%24%
201916%25%24%
201832%24%23%
201724%22%22%
201638%23%22%
201538%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202320:113:111:1
202220:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201943:113:112:1
201837:114:112:1
201737:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202580%53%55%
202480%52%54%
202380%50%54%
202280%51%54%
202130%50%54%
202030%50%54%
201930%50%53%
201830%49%53%
201730%48%53%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025151615
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151715
2018151715
2017151715
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Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202520%34%34%
202420%33%34%
202320%33%34%
202220%32%33%
202120%31%33%
202020%32%32%
201920%31%31%
201820%30%30%
201720%29%30%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2022-2025)

YearProspect Heights, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%84%81%
2024100%90%85%
2023100%91%85%
2022100%91%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Prospect Heights, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Prospect Heights, IL is St. Alphonsus Liguori School.
How many private schools are located in Prospect Heights?
2 private schools are located in Prospect Heights.
What percentage of students in Prospect Heights go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Prospect Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Prospect Heights?
50% of private schools in Prospect Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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