For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 452 students in 60160, IL (there are , serving 2,017 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in 60160, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in 60160, IL is Joseph Academy-melrose Park.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
20% of private schools in 60160, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked 60160 Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Special Education School
1100 N 22nd Av
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
Alpha And Omega Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2217 Division St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-6633
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-6633
Gr: PK-K | 6 students
Gettlieb Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
701 W. North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-5746
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-5746
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Grace Montessori School
Montessori School
1112 N 9th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-7257
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-7257
Gr: PK-2 | 50 students
Walther Christian Academy ![Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 80 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
60160, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Catholic School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
815 N 16th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 681-0240
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 681-0240
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 60160, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60160, IL is Joseph Academy-melrose Park.
How many private schools are located in 60160?
5 private schools are located in 60160.
How diverse are private schools in 60160?
60160 private schools are approximately 79% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60160 go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in 60160 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60160?
20% of private schools in 60160 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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