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Illinois All-Girls Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 all-girls private high schools serving 4,943 students in Illinois.

The average tuition cost is $14,389, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average tuition cost of $14,271.

100% of all-girls private high schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

The all-girls private high schools in Illinois include St. Scholastica Academy, Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School, and Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 20
# Students Served: 4,943

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 20
# Students Served: 4,943

Illinois All-Girls Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

4,943

Students

$14,389

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 high schools in Illinois?

The all-girls private high schools in Illinois include St. Scholastica Academy, Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School, and Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart.

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

20 all-girls private high schools are located in Illinois.

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

The average tuition cost is $14,389, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $14,271.

How diverse are all-girls private high schools in Illinois?

Illinois all-girls private high schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 35%.

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

100% of all-girls private high schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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