For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 623 students in 60615, IL (there are , serving 4,724 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 60615, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top-Ranked 60615 Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5467 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 667-1142
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 667-1142
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Jewish)
5235 S Cornell Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 493-8880
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 493-8880
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
60615, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Childrens House Of Miss Tammie (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
1448 E. 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 329-8152
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 329-8152
Gr: K-2 | 19 students
Hales Franciscan High School (Closed 2025)
All-boys (Catholic)
4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8400
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8400
Gr: 9 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60615, IL?
How many private schools are located in 60615?
4 private schools are located in 60615.
What percentage of students in 60615 go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 60615 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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