Clapham School Photo

Top 5 Best Wheaton Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,116 students in Wheaton, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 10,014 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Wheaton, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Wheaton, IL include Clapham School, Clare Woods Academy, and Prairie School of DuPage.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
25% of private schools in Wheaton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Wheaton Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Clapham School
Clapham School Photo
(Christian)
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Grades: PK-12
| 126 students
Clare Woods Academy
Special Education School
(13)
125 E. Seminary Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 289-4221
Grades: Inquire with school
| 92 students
Prairie School of DuPage
Prairie School of DuPage Photo - A teacher points out the details in a leaf during morning outdoor observations.
(8)
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
Grades: NS-8
| 102 students
St. Francis High School
(Catholic)
2130 W Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
314 W Willow Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 462-5009
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
Bright Horizons Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
25w725 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-2558
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
275 W Loop Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 871-1500
Grades: NS-PK
| 46 students
Dupage Montessori School - Wheaton
Montessori School
(1)
300 E Cole Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-1221
Grades: PK-K
| 64 students
Kensington School Of Wheaton
Daycare / Preschool
1746 S Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 990-8000
Grades: PK-K
| 148 students
Treland Academy
1776b S Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 653-9222
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Wheaton KinderCare
Wheaton KinderCare Photo - Wheaton KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Loop Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 690-4848
Grades: NS-PK
| 32 students
Wheaton Montessori School
Montessori School
(4)
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Grades: PK-9
| 167 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wheaton, Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. John Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2006)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
410 N Cross St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-0701
Grades: PK-K
| 99 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wheaton, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Wheaton, IL include Clapham School, Clare Woods Academy, and Prairie School of DuPage.
How many private schools are located in Wheaton?
12 private schools are located in Wheaton.
How diverse are private schools in Wheaton?
Wheaton private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Wheaton go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Wheaton are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wheaton?
25% of private schools in Wheaton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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