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Academic Approach
One-on-one ACT/SAT, PreACT 9, Selective Enrollment prep and tutoring since 2001
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Lincoln Park & Old Town · 0 mi
Chicagoland · Updated 2026-11-02
The best tutors in Chicago, IL
We compare tutoring centers, test-prep companies and independent tutors across Chicago's North Side, downtown and Hyde Park, the North Shore (Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glenview, Northbrook, Highland Park and Deerfield), Oak Park and River Forest, Naperville, the Hinsdale–La Grange corridor and the northwest suburbs, ranked on reviews, credentials, responsiveness and value.
✓ 61 vetted tutors & centers✓ 17 neighborhoods & suburbs✓ Transparent, merit-based rankings
Top-rated tutors in Chicagoland
Quick answer
As of November 2026, the top-rated tutors in Chicago, IL are Academic Approach (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates); Mathnasium of Chicago Lincoln Park (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates); and The Krupnick Approach (Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank.
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Mathnasium of Chicago Lincoln Park
Math-only learning center for K–12 students
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Lincoln Park & Old Town · 0 mi
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The Krupnick Approach
ACT/SAT prep, college consulting and academic tutoring in Streeterville
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North · 2.6 mi
#4
Tutoring Chicago
Free one-to-one tutoring for grades 1–12 with volunteer tutors
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Lincoln Park & Old Town · 0 mi
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C2 Education of Lincoln Park
Test prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP, ISEE/SSAT), tutoring and college counseling
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Lincoln Park & Old Town · 0.5 mi
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Tutor Doctor Central Chicago
One-to-one in-home and online tutoring and ACT/SAT prep
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North · 2.1 mi
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Kids STEM Studio – Chicago
Weekly robotics, coding and math classes plus school-day-off camps
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Loop, West Loop & South Loop · 2.8 mi
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Chicago Home Tutor
In-home tutors for reading, math, dyslexia, ADHD and executive function
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Roscoe Village, North Center & Lincoln Square · 3.3 mi
| Rank | Tutor | Area | Rating | Rate | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Approach | Lincoln Park & Old Town | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online |
| 2 | Mathnasium of Chicago Lincoln Park | Lincoln Park & Old Town | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 3 | The Krupnick Approach | Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online |
| 4 | Tutoring Chicago | Lincoln Park & Old Town | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online |
| 5 | C2 Education of Lincoln Park | Lincoln Park & Old Town | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 6 | Tutor Doctor Central Chicago | Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North | — | Contact for rates | in-home, online, small-group |
| 7 | Kids STEM Studio – Chicago | Loop, West Loop & South Loop | — | Contact for rates | in-person, small-group |
| 8 | Chicago Home Tutor | Roscoe Village, North Center & Lincoln Square | — | Contact for rates | in-home |
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Tutors in Lincoln Park & Old Town
4 tutors · Chicago Public Schools
Tutors in Lakeview & Wrigleyville
0 tutors · Chicago Public Schools
Tutors in Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North
2 tutors · Chicago Public Schools
Tutors in Loop, West Loop & South Loop
2 tutors · Chicago Public Schools
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1 tutors · Chicago Public Schools
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4 tutors · Chicago Public Schools
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3 tutors · Evanston/Skokie D65 & Evanston Township HS D202
Tutors in Skokie, Lincolnwood & Niles
6 tutors · Niles Township HSD 219 (plus local elementary districts)
Tutors in Wilmette & Kenilworth
0 tutors · Wilmette D39, Kenilworth D38 & New Trier Township HSD 203
Tutors in Winnetka & Glencoe
2 tutors · Winnetka D36, Glencoe D35 & New Trier Township HSD 203
Tutors in Glenview & Northbrook
5 tutors · Glenbrook HSD 225 (plus local elementary districts)
Tutors in Highland Park & Deerfield
4 tutors · Township HSD 113 (Highland Park & Deerfield high schools)
Tutors in Oak Park & River Forest
3 tutors · Oak Park D97, River Forest D90 & Oak Park and River Forest HSD 200
Tutors in Naperville
14 tutors · Naperville CUSD 203 & Indian Prairie SD 204
Tutors in Hinsdale, Western Springs & La Grange
3 tutors · Hinsdale Township HSD 86 & Lyons Township HSD 204
Tutors in Arlington Heights, Palatine & Schaumburg
11 tutors · Township HSD 214 & Township HSD 211
Frequently asked questions
Do Chicago-area tutors help with the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)?
Illinois students in grades 3–8 take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in English language arts and math. Centers that follow grade-level standards in reading, writing and math cover the same skills; ask a provider how sessions line up with your child's school curriculum and recent IAR or NWEA MAP results.
Which college entrance exam do Illinois high schools give?
Illinois gives every public high school junior a college entrance exam during the school day, and earlier grades take a matching practice test. The state switched this exam from the SAT to the ACT starting in spring 2025, with PreACT tests in grades 9 and 10, so check with your school which test your student will take. Filter by SAT & ACT Prep. Many providers here prepare students for both tests.
Can tutoring help with CPS selective enrollment admissions?
Chicago Public Schools selective enrollment high schools and Academic Centers admit students using an entrance exam alongside grades and other factors, and the test and scoring rules have changed in recent years. Several providers listed here offer CPS admissions-test and Academic Center prep; check current requirements and dates on GoCPS before you enroll.
What tests do Chicago private and Catholic high schools require?
Many independent schools in the Chicago area ask for the ISEE or SSAT, and many Catholic high schools use the HSPT. Requirements differ by school and grade. Providers here that list ISEE, SSAT or HSPT prep include several North Shore and city test-prep firms; confirm each school's requirements directly.
Is there free tutoring in Chicago?
Yes. Tutoring Chicago, a nonprofit, pairs 1st–12th grade students from families facing financial barriers with volunteer tutors at no cost, at sites in several Chicago neighborhoods and Evanston, and also online. Many public libraries and schools run free homework help as well.
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