For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 163 students in Hillside, IL (there are , serving 2,310 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Hillside, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Hillside, IL is Immanuel Christian Academy.
50% of private schools in Hillside, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Hillside 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2329 S Wolf Road
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 562-5580
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 562-5580
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Hillside Academy
Special Education School
4100 Warren Ave
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-1310
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-1310
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students
Hillside, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillside Montessori School (Closed 2013)
Montessori School
4600 Frontage Rd
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 547-8909
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 547-8909
Gr: K | 60 students
Overview
This Town (Hillside)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
163 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
85%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
53%
Average Class Size
8 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,020
$12,511
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$4,172
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
10%
# Black Students
100 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
57%
9%
# White Students
26 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
15%
51%
# 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
n/a
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Hillside, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Hillside, IL is Immanuel Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hillside?
2 private schools are located in Hillside.
What percentage of students in Hillside go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Hillside are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hillside?
50% of private schools in Hillside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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