For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 309 students in Riverdale, IL (there are , serving 3,437 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Riverdale, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
草榴社区 Schools in Riverdale, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cuddle Care Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Mariah's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1301 W Vermont Avenue
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-1550
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-1550
Gr: K | 10 students
Successful Beginning Learning
Daycare / Preschool
105 E 142nd Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Under Carrey's Care #1
Daycare / Preschool
419 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Riverdale, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lupees Daycare & Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
14209 S Halsted St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-7576
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-7576
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Our Lady Of The Gardens (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
13300 S Langley Avenue
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 568-4099
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 568-4099
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students
Queen Of Apostles School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
14419 S Atlantic Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3848
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3848
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Overview
This Town (Riverdale)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
309 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
47 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
15%
9%
# White Students
n/a
128,862 Students
% White Students
n/a
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
260 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
84%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Riverdale, IL?
4 private schools are located in Riverdale, IL.
What percentage of students in Riverdale go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Riverdale are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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