The average private high school acceptance rate in Illinois is 86% per year (2023-24).
The most selective school in Illinois is L'Abris Academy, with an acceptance rate of 30%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 30%
95%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Illinois (2023-24)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
L'Abris Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: K-12
221 E Main Street Suite 2
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 331-3784
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 331-3784
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: 9-12
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: 5-12
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 604-3903
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 604-3903
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 9-12
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 8-12
5065 Olivet Road
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-2127
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-2127
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: 9-12
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: 9-12
1100 Laramie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Grades: PK-12
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Clapham School![Clapham School Photo]( "Clapham School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School![Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo]( "Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 10-12
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Vine Academy![Vine Academy Photo - Our primary program has a strong emphasis on building independence.]( "Vine Academy Photo - Our primary program has a strong emphasis on building independence.")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
6880 N FRONTAGE RD
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: PK-12
315 Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Glenview, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
St. Bede Academy![St. Bede Academy Photo]( "St. Bede Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Universal School![Universal School Photo]( "Universal School Photo")
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Esperanza Therapeutic School![Esperanza Therapeutic School Photo - Esperanza School]( "Esperanza Therapeutic School Photo - Esperanza School")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 1-12
520 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Illinois Lutheran High School![Illinois Lutheran High School Photo - Educating for Time & Eternity!]( "Illinois Lutheran High School Photo - Educating for Time & Eternity!")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 7-12
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1580 Butterfield Trail
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 935-8080
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 935-8080
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Lake County Baptist School![Lake County Baptist School Photo]( "Lake County Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School![Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo]( "Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
3737 W 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
901 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-0831
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-0831
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-9
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
11084 W Us Highway 20
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Rank: #3434.
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School![Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter]( "Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter")
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 470-6700
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 470-6700
Rank: #35 - 4035. - 40.
Decatur Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois average Private High Schools acceptance rate?
The Illinois average Private High Schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2023-24.
What are the most selective Private High Schools in Illinois?
The best top ranked Private High Schools in Illinois include L'Abris Academy, Lake Forest Academy and Safe Haven School.
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