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Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing

Best Melrose Park 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 319 students in Melrose Park, IL.
The top-ranked private high school in Melrose Park, IL is Joseph Academy-melrose Park.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private high schools in Melrose Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Melrose Park 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Special Education School
1100 N 22nd Av
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
Walther Christian Academy
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
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 80 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Melrose Park, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
70 Golfview Dr
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 562-2351
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
815 N 16th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 681-0240
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students

Overview

This Town (Melrose Park)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
319 Students
89,879 Students
% Average Students of Color
78%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,553 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Average Class Size
80 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,725
$15,754
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$58.58 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
11%
# Black Students
138 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
43%
11%
# White Students
64 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
20%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 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
29 Students
12,146 Students
% of Others Students
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Melrose Park, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Melrose Park, IL is Joseph Academy-melrose Park.
How many private high schools are located in Melrose Park?
2 private high schools are located in Melrose Park.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Melrose Park?
50% of private high schools in Melrose Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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