Top 20 Best Dupage County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 184 private schools serving 25,660 students in Dupage County, IL (there are 279 public schools, serving 142,319 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Dupage County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Dupage County, IL include The Avery Coonley School, St. Joan Of Arc and Vine Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,513, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,049.
34% of private schools in Dupage County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Dupage County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Avery Coonley School
The Avery Coonley School Photo - 'Gathering' is a tradition at ACS where students in Groups 1-8, faculty, and staff come together as a community to participate in various activities such as watching a performance, interacting with a presentation, and more.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
St. Joan Of Arc
St. Joan Of Arc Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Vine Academy
Vine Academy Photo - Our primary program has a strong emphasis on building independence.
Alternative School
6880 N FRONTAGE RD
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Grades: K-12
| students
Fusion Academy Oak Brook
Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
All Saints Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(12)
1155 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Grades: NS-8
| 468 students
Benet Academy
(Catholic)
2200 Maple Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 719-2782
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Bethany Lutheran Church And School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
1550 Modaff Road
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 355-6607
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Brightmont Academy - Naperville
Brightmont Academy - Naperville Photo - one teacher one student
Special Program Emphasis
445 Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
Grades: 1-12
| students
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Montessori School
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Grades: PK-12
| 41 students
Childs Voice
Childs Voice Photo - At Child’s Voice children with hearing loss are provided the skills and tools needed to learn to listen and to speak, to enjoy the sounds of everyday.
Special Education School
180 Hansen Ct
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 595-8200
Grades: PK-2
| 78 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
331 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 441 students
Cosmic Montessori Community
Montessori School
(1)
1310 Waterford Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 585-8881
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Creative Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
550 S Edgewood Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-5505
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
Creme De La Creme
Daycare / Preschool
4625 Weaver Parkway
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-0989
Grades: NS-K
| 308 students
Dupage Montessori School
Dupage Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(6)
1111 E Warrenville Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-6899
Grades: PK-9
| 264 students
Hinsdale Adventist Academy
Hinsdale Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Ic Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
217 S Cottage Hill Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3460
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Immaculate Conception Grade School
Immaculate Conception Grade School Photo - ICGS is MORE than a school. We are a family.
(Catholic)
(2)
132 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Immanuel Lutheran
Immanuel Lutheran Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
148 E 3rd Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-9302
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Islamic Foundation School
(Islamic)
(4)
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 607 students
Kensington School Of Naperville
Daycare / Preschool
1915 Three Farms Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 922-9600
Grades: NS
| 525 students
Kensington School Of The Highlands
Daycare / Preschool
2215 York Road Ste 203
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(708) 246-5757
Grades: NS
| 298 students
Lutheran School Of St. Luke
Lutheran School Of St. Luke Photo - At Saint Luke we "Live Loved" centered in Christ!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
410 S Rush Street
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0509
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Marmion Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1000 Butterfield Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 897-6936
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Montini Catholic High School
Montini Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Grades: 9-12
| 538 students
Naperville Christian Academy
Naperville Christian Academy Photo - Learning isn't boring, it is a great adventure; a journey through space and time into a world of beautiful words, wondrous ideas, and breathtaking images, in which we stand in awe of the Creator of it all and ask ourselves how what we learn can make us more like Him.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
1451 Raymond Drive
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 637-9622
Grades: PK-12
| 139 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
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
322 W Maple St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 629-0536
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
St. Francis High School
(Catholic)
2130 W Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School
(Catholic)
421 S Clay St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-3244
Grades: K-8
| 474 students
St. James The Apostle School
(Catholic)
490 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
St. John Lutheran
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
220 S Lincoln Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 932-3196
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
St. Joseph
St. Joseph Photo
(Catholic)
4832 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-4306
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
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Dupage County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Shoreline Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 851-4414
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
555 North Lombard Road
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-6310
Grades: 9-12
| students
Gingercare (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2850 Ginger Woods Pkwy
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 631-0182
Grades: PK-K
| 77 students
Krejci Academy (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
619 E Franklin Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-6870
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
The Mansion School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
140 N Wright St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 357-1226
Grades: PK-9
| 91 students
3s601 Warren Ave
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-9303
Grades: PK-8
| 153 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
330 E Fullerton Ave
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 279-6553
Grades: K-5
| 127 students
147 Garden St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-1776
Grades: K-9
| 170 students
500 N Cherry St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-1979
Grades: K-9
| 151 students
1110 N Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 953-1222
Grades: 1-12
| 113 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dupage County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Dupage County, IL include The Avery Coonley School, St. Joan Of Arc and Vine Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dupage County, IL?
184 private schools are located in Dupage County, IL.
How much do private schools cost in Dupage County, IL?
The average tuition cost is $8,513, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,049.
How diverse are private schools in Dupage County, IL?
Dupage County, IL private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Dupage County, IL go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Dupage County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dupage County, IL?
34% of private schools in Dupage County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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