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Illinois Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 2,121 students in Illinois.

60% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

The private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois include College Preparatory School Of America, Bennett Day School, and Noonan Academy.

These schools make up under 1% of the 1,624 private schools in Illinois and under 1% of its 250,469 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 10

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois?

The private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois include College Preparatory School Of America, Bennett Day School, and Noonan Academy.

How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Illinois?

10 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Illinois.

How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois?

Illinois private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are approximately 56% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.

What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?

60% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Illinois Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) Trends

10

Private Schools

2,121

Students

$23,513

Avg. Tuition

56%

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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