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Illinois Alternative Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 alternative private elementary schools serving 7,353 students in Illinois.

The alternative private elementary schools in Illinois include St. Paul Lutheran School, Tallgrass Sudbury School, and American School.

The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.

27% of alternative private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 22
# Students Served: 7,353

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 22
# Students Served: 7,353

Illinois Alternative Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

7,353

Students

$7,540

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

43%

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Illinois?

The alternative private elementary schools in Illinois include St. Paul Lutheran School, Tallgrass Sudbury School, and American School.

How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Illinois?

22 alternative private elementary schools are located in Illinois.

How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Illinois?

Illinois alternative private elementary schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.

What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?

27% of alternative private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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