Top 5 Best Illinois Alternative Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 alternative private high schools serving 10,028 students in Illinois.
The best top ranked alternative private high schools in Illinois include Vine Academy, Howard Area Leadership Academy and Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
12% of alternative private high schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked Illinois Alternative Private High 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
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo
Alternative School
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Grades: 10-12
| 165 students
Howard Area Leadership Academy
Alternative School
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Grades: 10-12
| 126 students
One World School- Llc
Alternative School (Christian)
747 18th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 738-0265
Grades: 6-12
| 1,914 students
Abraxas Naperville Bridge
Alternative School
2221 64th St
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 824-4574
Grades: 10-12
| 30 students
Academy Of Scholastic Achievement
Alternative School
4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Grades: 10-12
| 176 students
Antonia Pantoja High School
Alternative School
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Grades: 10-12
| 146 students
Changing Oasis
Alternative School
2532 W Warren Blvd Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
Grades: 11-12
| 8 students
Circle Academy
Alternative School
1204 N Division Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-6923
Grades: 1-12
| 68 students
Community Christian Alternative Academy
Alternative School
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Grades: 10-12
| 177 students
Daisys Resource Optional School
Alternative School
1919 Sherman Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 473-4898
Grades: 10-12
| 56 students
Fields Lab School
Alternative School
721 E Piper
Macomb, IL 61455
(773) 425-8685
Grades: 12
| 21 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
Jane Addams High School
Alternative School
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Latino Youth High School
Alternative School
2001 S. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Midwest Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2905 Gill St # A
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-4477
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Ombudsman Educational Services
Alternative School
4814 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-3834
Grades: 10-12
| 48 students
Ombudsman Programs
Alternative School
1585 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(800) 833-9235
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
West Town Academy
Alternative School
2021 W Fulton St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Grades: 10-12
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Illinois?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Illinois include Vine Academy, Howard Area Leadership Academy and Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Illinois?
25 alternative private high schools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Illinois?
Illinois alternative private high schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
12% of alternative private high schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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