For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,511 students in 60305, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,350 public students). 53% of all K-12 students in 60305, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 60305, IL include St. Luke School, Trinity High School, and Grace Lutheran School.
71% of private schools in 60305, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked 60305 Illinois Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7300 Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
Grades: NS-8
| 195 students
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
519 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-8587
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-8587
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School

(Catholic)
1515 Lathrop Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-5905
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-5905
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Trinity High School
All-girls (Catholic)
7574 Division St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7400 Augusta St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 209-3656
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 209-3656
Grades: PK-K
| 199 students
7415 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
Grades: PK-8
| 95 students
Mosaic Montessori Academy
Montessori School
7970 Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 834-3099
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 834-3099
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 60305, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 60305, IL include St. Luke School, Trinity High School, and Grace Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 60305?
7 private schools are located in 60305.
How diverse are private schools in 60305?
60305 private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60305 go to private school?
53% of all K-12 students in 60305 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60305?
71% of private schools in 60305 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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