# Tutors By City · Chicago > Independent directory of 61 tutors and learning centers in Chicagoland (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Lakeview & Wrigleyville, Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North, Loop, West Loop & South Loop, Hyde Park & Kenwood, Roscoe Village, North Center & Lincoln Square, Edgewater, Andersonville & Uptown, Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood & Niles, Wilmette & Kenilworth, Winnetka & Glencoe, Glenview & Northbrook, Highland Park & Deerfield, Oak Park & River Forest, Naperville, Hinsdale, Western Springs & La Grange, Arlington Heights, Palatine & Schaumburg). Rankings are merit-based; sponsored placements are labeled and excluded from rank. Last updated 2026-11-02. 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. ## Key pages - [Best tutors in Chicago, IL](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il) - [Search all tutors](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/tutors) - [Tutoring cost guide for Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/tutoring-cost) - [All subjects](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects) - [All areas](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas) - [Get matched with a tutor](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/get-matched) - [How we rank tutors](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/methodology) - [List your tutoring business](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/for-tutors) - [Best Math Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/math) - [Best Algebra Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/algebra) - [Best Calculus Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/calculus) - [Best Reading Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/reading) - [Best Writing Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/writing) - [Best Science Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/science) - [Best SAT & ACT Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/sat-act) - [Best AP Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/ap-courses) - [Best Dyslexia & Special Ed Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/dyslexia) - [Best Study Skills Coaches in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/executive-function) - [Best Elementary Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/elementary) - [Best Coding Tutors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/coding) - [Best College Admissions Counselors in Chicago](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/subjects/college-admissions) - [Best tutors in Lincoln Park & Old Town](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/lincoln-park-old-town) - [Best tutors in Lakeview & Wrigleyville](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/lakeview-wrigleyville) - [Best tutors in Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/gold-coast-streeterville-river-north) - [Best tutors in Loop, West Loop & South Loop](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/loop-west-loop-south-loop) - [Best tutors in Hyde Park & Kenwood](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/hyde-park-kenwood) - [Best tutors in Roscoe Village, North Center & Lincoln Square](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/north-center-lincoln-square) - [Best tutors in Edgewater, Andersonville & Uptown](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/edgewater-andersonville) - [Best tutors in Evanston](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/evanston) - [Best tutors in Skokie, Lincolnwood & Niles](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/skokie-lincolnwood-niles) - [Best tutors in Wilmette & Kenilworth](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/wilmette-kenilworth) - [Best tutors in Winnetka & Glencoe](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/winnetka-glencoe) - [Best tutors in Glenview & Northbrook](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/glenview-northbrook) - [Best tutors in Highland Park & Deerfield](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/highland-park-deerfield) - [Best tutors in Oak Park & River Forest](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/oak-park-river-forest) - [Best tutors in Naperville](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/naperville) - [Best tutors in Hinsdale, Western Springs & La Grange](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/hinsdale-western-springs-la-grange) - [Best tutors in Arlington Heights, Palatine & Schaumburg](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/chicago-il/areas/arlington-heights-palatine-schaumburg) ## Top tutors by subject ### Math Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated math tutors in Chicago, IL are GradePower Learning – Naperville (Naperville, 4.8★ from 38 reviews, Contact for rates); The Krupnick Approach (Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North, Contact for rates); and Academic Approach (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Algebra Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated algebra tutors in Chicago, IL are Mathnasium of Arlington Heights (Arlington Heights, Palatine & Schaumburg, Contact for rates); Mathnasium of Chicago Hyde Park (Hyde Park & Kenwood, Contact for rates); and Mathnasium of Chicago Lincoln Park (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Calculus Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated calculus tutors in Chicago, IL are The House Tutoring & Test Prep – Highland Park (Highland Park & Deerfield, Contact for rates) and The House Tutoring & Test Prep – Winnetka (Winnetka & Glencoe, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Reading Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated reading tutors in Chicago, IL are GradePower Learning – Naperville (Naperville, 4.8★ from 38 reviews, Contact for rates); Academic Approach (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates); and Best Brains Arlington Heights (Arlington Heights, Palatine & Schaumburg, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Writing Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated writing tutors in Chicago, IL are GradePower Learning – Naperville (Naperville, 4.8★ from 38 reviews, Contact for rates); The Krupnick Approach (Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North, Contact for rates); and Academic Approach (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Science Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated science tutors in Chicago, IL are Academic Approach (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates); C2 Education of Lincoln Park (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates); and C2 Education of Naperville (Naperville, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### SAT & ACT Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated sat & act tutors in Chicago, IL are Span Test Prep (Highland Park & Deerfield, Contact for rates); The Krupnick Approach (Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North, Contact for rates); and Academic Approach (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### AP Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated ap tutors in Chicago, IL are Academic Approach (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates); C2 Education of Lincoln Park (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates); and C2 Education of Naperville (Naperville, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Dyslexia & Special Ed Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated dyslexia & special ed tutors in Chicago, IL are Chicago Home Tutor (Roscoe Village, North Center & Lincoln Square, Contact for rates) and Lindamood-Bell Learning Center – Deerfield (Highland Park & Deerfield, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Study Skills Coaches in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated study skills coaches in Chicago, IL are Chicago Home Tutor (Roscoe Village, North Center & Lincoln Square, Contact for rates); Elite Tutoring Place – Naperville (Naperville, Contact for rates); and The House Tutoring & Test Prep – Highland Park (Highland Park & Deerfield, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Elementary Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated elementary tutors in Chicago, IL are Best Brains Arlington Heights (Arlington Heights, Palatine & Schaumburg, Contact for rates); Best Brains Naperville – Wehrli (Naperville, Contact for rates); and Best Brains Naperville – West (Naperville, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Coding Tutors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated coding tutors in Chicago, IL are Best Brains Arlington Heights (Arlington Heights, Palatine & Schaumburg, Contact for rates); Best Brains Naperville – Wehrli (Naperville, Contact for rates); and Best Brains Naperville – West (Naperville, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### College Admissions Counselors in Chicago As of November 2026, the top-rated college admissions counselors in Chicago, IL are Span Test Prep (Highland Park & Deerfield, Contact for rates); The Krupnick Approach (Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North, Contact for rates); and C2 Education of Lincoln Park (Lincoln Park & Old Town, Contact for rates). 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