The average private school in Illinois offers 9 extracurriculars (2025-26).
The private school in Illinois offering the most extracurriculars is Montini Catholic High School, offering 53 extracurriculars.
Extra Offered Range: 18
53
Avg. Extra Offered: 26
Illinois Private Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars (2025-26)
School
# Extra-curriculars
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Montini Catholic High School![Montini Catholic High School Photo]( "Montini Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 53
Grades: 9-12
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Rank: #22.
Extra-curriculars: 46
Grades: 9-12
700 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
Rank: #33.
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)
Extra-curriculars: 44
Grades: 9-12
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Rank: #44.
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus![De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute]( "De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 39
Grades: 9-12
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Rank: #55.
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School![Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo]( "Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 37
Grades: 9-12
3737 W 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Rank: #66.
Extra-curriculars: 33
Grades: 9-12
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Rank: #77.
Extra-curriculars: 31
Grades: PK-12
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Rank: #88.
Nazareth Academy
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 30
Grades: 9-12
1209 West Ogden Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-0061
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-0061
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Northridge Preparatory School![Northridge Preparatory School Photo]( "Northridge Preparatory School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 28
Grades: 6-12
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wheaton Academy![Wheaton Academy Photo - Wheaton Academy Campus]( "Wheaton Academy Photo - Wheaton Academy Campus")
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 28
Grades: 9-12
900 Prince Crossing Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 562-7500
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 562-7500
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Guerin Prep High School
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 27
Grades: 9-12
8001 Belmont Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Extra-curriculars: 27
Grades: 9-12
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Koraes Elementary School
(Greek Orthodox)
Extra-curriculars: 27
Grades: PK-8
11025 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-3402
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-3402
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Extra-curriculars: 27
Grades: PK-K
1800 W Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: 9-12
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Rockford Boylan Catholic High School![Rockford Boylan Catholic High School Photo - Boylan Catholic HS Main Entrance]( "Rockford Boylan Catholic High School Photo - Boylan Catholic HS Main Entrance")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: 9-12
4000 Saint Francis Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: 9-12
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sacred Heart Griffin High School![Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo]( "Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: 9-12
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Rank: #1919.
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: 9-12
701 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
Rank: #2020.
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: K-10
1571 Oswego Road
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 983-7500
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 983-7500
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Extra-curriculars: 22
Grades: 6-12
1015 Rose Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-6900
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-6900
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Extra-curriculars: 22
Grades: 9-12
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: PK-8
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: PK-12
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Beacon Academy![Beacon Academy Photo]( "Beacon Academy Photo")
Montessori School
Extra-curriculars: 20
Grades: 9-12
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart![Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library]( "Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library")
All-girls (Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 20
Grades: 9-12
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Extra-curriculars: 20
Grades: 4-12
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Extra-curriculars: 20
Grades: PK-8
6850 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
The High School Of Saint Thomas More![The High School Of Saint Thomas More Photo - STM chaplain Father Andru O'Brien celebrates the Senior Recognition Mass in May 2022.]( "The High School Of Saint Thomas More Photo - STM chaplain Father Andru O'Brien celebrates the Senior Recognition Mass in May 2022.")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 19
Grades: 9-12
3901 N Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 352-7201
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 352-7201
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Extra-curriculars: 19
Grades: PK-8
132 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Extra-curriculars: 19
Grades: 9-12
901 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 893-0831
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 893-0831
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
St. James Catholic School![St. James Catholic School Photo - Members of the Pet Patrol clean cages and write care pet plans.]( "St. James Catholic School Photo - Members of the Pet Patrol clean cages and write care pet plans.")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 19
Grades: PK-8
412 W Washington St
Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-3510
Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-3510
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
St. Sylvester Elementary School![St. Sylvester Elementary School Photo - Main Entrance]( "St. Sylvester Elementary School Photo - Main Entrance")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 19
Grades: PK-8
3027 West Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Extra-curriculars: 18
Grades: PK-12
502 W Euclid Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 259-4444
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 259-4444
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Extra-curriculars: 18
Grades: PK-8
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois average number of extracurriculars offered by private schools?
The Illinois average number of extracurriculars by private schools is 9 for 2025-26.
What are the private schools with most extracurriculars offered in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools in Illinois include Montini Catholic High School, Marian Catholic High School and Rochelle Zell Jewish High School.
What is private high school and private elementary school offering the most extracurriculars in Illinois?
The private high school offering the most extracurriculars in Illinois is Montini Catholic High School, with a value of 53. The private elementary school offering the most extracurriculars is Roycemore School, with a value of 31.
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