For the 2024 school year, there are 77 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 29,720 students in Illinois.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Illinois include St. Joan Of Arc, Our Lady Of The Wayside School and St. Damian School.
The average tuition cost is $7,377, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,467.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Illinois Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2024)
School
Location
Students
Year
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
370 students
Year: 2011, 2023
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc![The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo]( "The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo")
(Catholic)
9245 Lawndale Ave
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
242 students
Year: 2018
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts![Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.]( "Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.")
(Catholic)
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 819-7655
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 819-7655
555 students
Year: 2019
Ascension Continuation School![Ascension Continuation School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.]( "Ascension Continuation School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.")
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
394 students
Year: 2007
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
457 students
Year: 2018
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
428 students
Year: 2022
315 Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Glenview, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
441 students
Year: 2003
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
387 students
Year: 2011
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
518 students
Year: 2017
1101 Douglas Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-5200
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-5200
262 students
Year: 2004
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
499 students
Year: n/a
Mary Seat Of Wisdom School
(Catholic)
1352 S. Cumberland Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
581 students
Year: 2011
6216 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 743-6277
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 743-6277
550 students
Year: 2013
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
506 students
Year: 2019
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
720 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
students
Year: 2013, 2019
Our Lady Of The Wayside School![Our Lady Of The Wayside School Photo - We teach students in preschool through 8th grade; our students live in Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Mount Prospect and other NW suburbs. We teach students with faith and values and ask them to become caring citizens with a life-long love of learning. Our class sizes are usually 18 students in a homeroom.]( "Our Lady Of The Wayside School Photo - We teach students in preschool through 8th grade; our students live in Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Mount Prospect and other NW suburbs. We teach students with faith and values and ask them to become caring citizens with a life-long love of learning. Our class sizes are usually 18 students in a homeroom.")
(Catholic)
432 S Mitchell Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 255-0050
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 255-0050
391 students
Year: 1997, 2015
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
626 students
Year: 2009, 2017, 2018
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
270 students
Year: 2014, 2021
Quad Cities Christian School![Quad Cities Christian School Photo]( "Quad Cities Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
4000 11th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
365 students
Year: 2013
Queen Of Angels Continuation School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
410 students
Year: 2013
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
203 students
Year: 2018
St. Alexander School
(Catholic)
7025 W 126th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
264 students
Year: 2005
411 N. Wheeling Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
200 students
Year: 2004
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
413 students
Year: 2020
2510 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
223 students
Year: 2012, 2019
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-0066
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-0066
669 students
Year: 2019
2524 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-8212
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-8212
487 students
Year: 2020
St. Daniel The Prophet School
(Catholic)
5337 South Natoma Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 586-1225
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 586-1225
688 students
Year: 2016
4343 W Sunnyside Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 736-9133
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 736-9133
292 students
Year: 2017
St. Emily Elementary School
(Catholic)
1400 E Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
377 students
Year: 2011
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
11 South Buesching Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7921
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7921
378 students
Year: 2018
808 Linden Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-0644
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-0644
565 students
Year: 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Illinois include St. Joan Of Arc, Our Lady Of The Wayside School and St. Damian School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Illinois?
77 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Illinois.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $7,377, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $8,467.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
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