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Illinois Private Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

Name: Illinois Average AP Courses Offered Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school in Illinois offers 11 AP courses (2026-27).

The private school in Illinois offering the most AP courses is Trinity High School, offering 34 AP courses.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 152
Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 18–34
IL School Avg.: 11
National School Avg.: 12

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 152
Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 18–34
IL School Avg.: 11
National School Avg.: 12

Illinois Average AP Courses Offered (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +22.2% (+2 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Illinois (IL) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	13	11	▲ +2	▲ +22.2%
2024	12	9	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	11	9	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	11	9	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	11	9	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	11	9	▲ +1	▲ +12.5%
2019	11	8	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	11	8	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	10	8	▼ -1	▼ -11.1%
2016	10	9	— 0	— 0.0%
2015	10	9	—	—

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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 (AP courses range: 18–34, avg 11)

Ap Courses Range: 15 34 Avg. Ap Courses: 20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average number of AP courses offered by private schools?

The Illinois average number of AP courses by private schools is 11 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with most AP courses offered in Illinois?

The top ranked private schools in Illinois include Trinity High School, Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart and St. Ignatius College Prep.

What is private high school and private elementary school offering the most AP courses in Illinois?

The private high school offering the most AP courses in Illinois is Trinity High School, with a value of 34. The private elementary school offering the most AP courses is Brightmont Academy - Barrington, with a value of 26.

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