For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 792 students in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked private schools in Woodlawn include Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus, Mount Carmel High School, and Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Woodlawn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of God).
Top-Ranked Woodlawn 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 20
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Gr: 1-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Gr: K-9 | 12 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL include Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus, Mount Carmel High School, and Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago?
4 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago?
50% of private schools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of God).
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