The average private elementary school endowment in Illinois is $53.1M (2025-26).
The private elementary school in Illinois with the highest endowment is East Lake Academy, with a endowment of $500M.
Endowment Range: $5M
$500M
Avg. Endowment: $67.7M
Average Private Elementary School endowment in Illinois (2025-26)
School
Endowment
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Endowment: $500 M
Grades: PK-8
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Endowment: $500 M
Grades: PK-12
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-12
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
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Special Program Emphasis
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: 1-12
445 Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-7
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Christian Life Academy
(Christian)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-12
222 Tremont Street
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Danville Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-11
428 N Walnut St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-1579
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-1579
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Ezra Christian School
(Christian)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: K-12
1345 Ezra St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-12
330 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 797-5501
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 797-5501
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Special Education School
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: 4-12
1100 N 22nd Av
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Kiefer School
Special Education School
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: 1-12
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Misericordia South
Special Education School
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-12
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Montessori School
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-8
927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Montessori Academy Of North Hoffman
Montessori School
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-12
1200 Freeman Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: K-12
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Queen Of Martyrs Elementary School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-8
3550 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60655
(708) 422-1540
Chicago, IL 60655
(708) 422-1540
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Rescue Missionary Christian Church Center & School
(Pentecostal)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: 1-7
7740 South Eberhart
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-0439
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-0439
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: K-8
4100 Columbus Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
St. Helena Of The Cross
(Catholic)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-8
10115 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 239-7323
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 239-7323
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: K-8
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-8
529 Madison St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-8
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-6
422 S Washington St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: 7-9
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-8
4910 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-0999
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-0999
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
South Suburban Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-5
4200 Maple Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
Rank: #3 - 273. - 27.
Trinity-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-8
680 W Walnut St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8561
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8561
Rank: #2828.
Endowment: $35 M
Grades: PK-12
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Rank: #2929.
Endowment: $22 M
Grades: NS-8
145 S. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Rank: #3030.
Endowment: $18 M
Grades: PK-8
201 E Franklin Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-0113
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-0113
Rank: #3131.
Endowment: $15 M
Grades: PK-8
6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
Rank: #3232.
Endowment: $10 M
Grades: PK-8
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Rank: #3333.
Endowment: $7 M
Grades: PK-8
7120 Laramie Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 674-6533
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 674-6533
Rank: #3434.
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(Catholic)
Endowment: $6 M
Grades: NS-8
1123 Church St
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6990
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6990
Rank: #3535.
Endowment: $5 M
Grades: K-4
1531 N Dearborn Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois average private elementary schools endowment?
The Illinois average private elementary schools endowment is $53.1M for 2025-26.
What are the private elementary schools with the highest endowment in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Illinois include East Lake Academy, Schaumburg Christian School and Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School.
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