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Top 3 Best 60605 Illinois Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,720 students in 60605, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 2,801 public students). 38% of all K-12 students in 60605, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60605, IL include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, Daystar Academy, and Old St. Marys School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
29% of private schools in 60605, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked 60605 Illinois Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Grades: NS-12
| 717 students
Daystar Academy
Daystar Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Grades: PK-12
| 301 students
Old St. Marys School
(Catholic)
(2)
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
Ryan Banks Academy
1245 S Michigan #212
Chicago, IL 60605
(630) 880-2571
Grades: 7-10
| 25 students
South Loop KinderCare
South Loop KinderCare Photo - Indoor Playscapes
Daycare / Preschool
1501 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
South Loop Kindercare
Daycare / Preschool
1501 South State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
Grades: NS-PK
| 42 students
South Loop Montessori School
Montessori School
47 W Polk St Ste G15
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 431-8050
Grades: PK-3
| 130 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 60605, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60605, IL include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, Daystar Academy, and Old St. Marys School.
How many private schools are located in 60605?
7 private schools are located in 60605.
How diverse are private schools in 60605?
60605 private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60605 go to private school?
38% of all K-12 students in 60605 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60605?
29% of private schools in 60605 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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