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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Illinois

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Illinois is Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 75% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 38%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Illinois (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education Photo - We are a community for gifted children and their families that cares about the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-12
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Rank: #22.
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.
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Grades: PK-8
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Rank: #33.
St. Hubert School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: PK-8
255 Flagstaff Lane
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 885-7702
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Ancona School
Ancona School Photo - In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona's progressive, social justice curriculum rooted in the Montessori tradition educations students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers, and life-long learners.
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Beardstown Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Calvary Baptist Academy
Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Danville Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-11
428 N Walnut St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-1579
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Immaculate Conception Grade School
Immaculate Conception Grade School Photo - ICGS is MORE than a school. We are a family.
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
132 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Kiefer School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Queen Of Martyrs Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
3550 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60655
(708) 422-1540
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-7
7740 South Eberhart
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-0439
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
4100 Columbus Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
St. John Of The Cross Parish School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
422 S Washington St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
Rank: #4 - 184. - 18.
Vine Academy
Vine Academy Photo - Our primary program has a strong emphasis on building independence.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
6880 N FRONTAGE RD
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Quest Academy
Quest Academy Photo - Home of the Knights!
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
St. Therese Chinese Catholic School
St. Therese Chinese Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
247 W 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
Rank: #2222.
Safe Haven School
Safe Haven School Photo - Safe Haven School's Organic Garden
Special Education School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: 6-12
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 707-8373
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Countryside School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: K-8
4301 W Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 355-1253
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-10
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo - The Lyce Franais de Chicago is a leading international, multilingual school that helps students grow into well-rounded, active citizens of the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 8-12
5065 Olivet Road
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-2127
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Rogers Park Montessori School
Rogers Park Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
900 N Franklin St Ste 104
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Islamic Foundation School
(Islamic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Rank: #3131.
East Lake Academy
East Lake Academy Photo - Forming tomorrow's leaders through the best academic training, building self-confidence, practicing the Catholic faith and cultivating missionary hearts.
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Chicago Friends School
Chicago Friends School Photo - Chicago Friends School students enjoy reading!
(Friends)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
1246 West Thorndale
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 442-2371
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Chicago Jewish Day School
Chicago Jewish Day School Photo
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 948-8602
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Council Oak Montessori School
Council Oak Montessori School Photo - Team building exercises on the first day of school.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
St. Barnabas Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
10121 S Longwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-7711
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Illinois average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 84% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Illinois include Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, The Avery Coonley School and St. Hubert School.

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