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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) serving 3,289 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois include Logos Christian Academy, East Moline Christian School, and Ridgewood Baptist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois (2026-27)

Map of East Moline Christian School
East Moline Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
900 46th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
(1)
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Map of Logos Christian Academy
Logos Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
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Map of Ridgewood Baptist Academy
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
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Map of Schaumburg Christian School
Schaumburg Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 889 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Baptist
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
(52)
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Map of Amboy Baptist Academy
Amboy Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Baptist
24 North Mason Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
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Map of Berean Baptist Christian School
Berean Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Baptist
5626 Safford Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
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Map of Betel Christian School
Betel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
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Map of Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students
Baptist
588 Dara James Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
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Calvary Baptist Academy Photo
Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
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Cornerstone Baptist Academy Photo
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
5622 35th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
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El Vista Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Baptist
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
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Map of Faith Baptist Christian School
Faith Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
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Map of Faith Bible Christian Academy
Faith Bible Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Sports: 4
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
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Map of First Baptist Christian School
First Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Baptist
1211 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-2434
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Map of Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Baptist
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
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Map of Heritage Baptist Academy
Heritage Baptist Academy
Gr: K-10 | 19 students
Baptist
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
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Map of Il Central Christian School
Il Central Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
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Map of La Salle Peru Christian School
La Salle Peru Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Baptist
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
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Lake County Christian Academy Photo
Lake County Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
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Map of Marquette Manor Baptist Academy
Marquette Manor Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
(5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois include Logos Christian Academy, East Moline Christian School, and Ridgewood Baptist Academy.
How many private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are located in Illinois?
22 private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
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Students
$4,203
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
13:1
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