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Illinois All-Girls Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 all-girls private schools serving 5,902 students in Illinois.

The all-girls private schools in Illinois include Trinity High School, De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus, and Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School.

The average tuition cost is $14,396, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,412.

84% of all-girls private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 25
# Students Served: 5,902

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 25
# Students Served: 5,902

Illinois All-Girls Private School Trends

Private Schools

5,902

Students

$14,396

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

48%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in Illinois?

The all-girls private schools in Illinois include Trinity High School, De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus, and Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School.

How many all-girls private schools are located in Illinois?

25 all-girls private schools are located in Illinois.

How much do all-girls private schools cost in Illinois?

The average tuition cost is $14,396, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,412.

How diverse are all-girls private schools in Illinois?

Illinois all-girls private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.

What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?

84% of all-girls private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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