草榴社区

Wheaton Academy Photo - Wheaton Academy Campus

Best West Chicago 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 667 students in West Chicago, IL (there are , serving 6,011 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in West Chicago, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in West Chicago, IL is Wheaton Academy.
50% of private schools in West Chicago, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked West Chicago 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Wheaton Academy
Wheaton Academy Photo - Wheaton Academy Campus
(Christian)
900 Prince Crossing Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 562-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
West Chicago KinderCare
West Chicago KinderCare Photo - Reading time helps promote the love of learning. One of our older infants enjoys looking at pictures in the books that are out for exploration.
Daycare / Preschool
2044 Franciscan Way
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 562-3904
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in West Chicago, Illinois

West Chicago, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
147 Garden St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-1776
Gr: K-9 | 170 students

Overview

This Town (West Chicago)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
667 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1158
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$12,511
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
82 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
24 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
496 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
74%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
24 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
4%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in West Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in West Chicago, IL is Wheaton Academy.
How many private schools are located in West Chicago?
2 private schools are located in West Chicago.
What percentage of students in West Chicago go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in West Chicago are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Chicago?
50% of private schools in West Chicago are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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