Top 3 Best Illinois Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 alternative private elementary schools serving 9,225 students in Illinois.
The best top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Illinois include Vine Academy, One World School- Llc and American School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
37% of alternative private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Illinois Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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 Evanston
Fusion Academy Evanston Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
Fusion Academy Lake Forest Photo
Alternative School
(5)
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo
Alternative School
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 40 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
American School
American School Photo
Alternative School
2200 E 170th St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 6,319 students
Baker Demonstration School
Baker Demonstration School Photo - Think more deeply. Baker classrooms are alive with inquiry, investigation and ideas, and these ideas, often imagined into being by students like your sons and daughters, enrich and sometimes even spontaneously direct the focus of a class in unexpected ways, ultimately empowering students to think more deeply about their world.
Alternative School
(6)
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
One World School- Llc
Alternative School (Christian)
747 18th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 738-0265
Grades: 6-12
| 1,914 students
Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
Alternative School
14418 S Mckinley Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 206-0000
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Angel Town/a Karrasel Private School
Alternative School (Catholic)
1920 E Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-8203
Grades: PK-1
| 84 students
Circle Academy
Alternative School
1204 N Division Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-6923
Grades: 1-12
| 68 students
Full Gospel Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3451 W. 175th St.
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 922-1229
Grades: NS-5
| 81 students
Heritage Preparatory Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
202 West Green St.
Roberts, IL 60962
(217) 249-2282
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Innovations Academy Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
1360 E Irving Pk.
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3900
Grades: 3-12
| 64 students
Liberty Temple Full Gospel Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Grades: K-4
| 43 students
Midwest Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2905 Gill St # A
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-4477
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten
Alternative School
6725 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
Grades: PK-5
| 18 students
Tlc Learning Center
Alternative School
2844 Burr Oak Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Illinois include Vine Academy, One World School- Llc and American School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Illinois?
19 alternative private elementary schools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Illinois?
Illinois alternative private elementary schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
37% of alternative private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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