For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 259 students in River Grove, IL (there are , serving 1,221 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in River Grove, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in River Grove, IL is Guerin Prep High School.
100% of private schools in River Grove, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked River Grove 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Guerin Prep High School
(Catholic)
8001 Belmont Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
River Grove, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2624 Oak St
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-8786
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-8786
Gr: K-9 | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Singing Winds School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis
3000 80th Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 452-7100
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 452-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students
Overview
This Town (River Grove)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
259 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
59%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
53%
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,850
$12,511
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,172
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
10%
# Black Students
12 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
104 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
40%
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
6 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
2%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in River Grove, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in River Grove, IL is Guerin Prep High School.
How many private schools are located in River Grove?
1 private schools are located in River Grove.
What percentage of students in River Grove go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in River Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in River Grove?
100% of private schools in River Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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