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Average Private Elementary School ACT Scores in Illinois

Name: Illinois Average ACT Score Trends (Elementary)
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The averageprivate elementary school ACT score in Illinois is 26 (2026-27).

The private elementary school in Illinois with the highest ACT score is Universal School, with an ACT score of 35.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 35
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 25–35
IL School Avg.: 26.0
National School Avg.: 25.5

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 35
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 25–35
IL School Avg.: 26.0
National School Avg.: 25.5

Illinois Average ACT Score (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +4.0% (+1 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Illinois (IL) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2024	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	25	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	25	26	▲ +1	▲ +4.0%
2016	25	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2015	25	25	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Illinois (avg ACT range: 25–35, avg 26.0)

Act Score Range: 18 35 Avg. Act Score: 26

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average private elementary schools ACT score?

The Illinois average private elementary schools ACT score is 26 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the highest ACT score in Illinois?

The top ranked private schools in Illinois include Universal School, Timothy Christian Schools and British International School of Chicago-South Loop.

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