For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 391 students in 60016, IL.
The top-ranked private high school in 60016, IL is Willows Academy.
Top-Ranked 60016 Illinois 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1015 Rose Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-6900
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
588 Dara James Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students
Northern Illinois Academy
Special Education School
1150 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
Gr: 2-12 | 61 students
60016, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Joseph Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
1101 Gregory St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-1930
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-1930
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Maryville Jen School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1150 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 390-3020
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 390-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Maryville Therapeutic Day School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
555 Wilson Ln
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 768-5785
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 768-5785
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
567 W Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 437-4022
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 437-4022
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private high schools in 60016, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in 60016, IL is Willows Academy.
How many private high schools are located in 60016?
3 private high schools are located in 60016.
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