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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 73 private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) serving 15,878 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Illinois include Wheaton Academy, Chicago Hope Academy, and Rockford Christian Schools.
The average tuition cost is $7,157, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,447.
99% of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 73

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 73

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

Aurora Christian Schools Photo
Aurora Christian Schools
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11
Christian
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
(2)
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Map of Calvary Academy
Calvary Academy
Gr: K-8 | 309 students
Christian
16300 State St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-5471
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Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Baptist
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
(1)
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Chicago Hope Academy Photo
Chicago Hope Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
(1)
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Christian Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
315 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
(10)
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Christian Life Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Assembly of God
5950 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
(2)
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Circle-Rock Preparatory School
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County
Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students
Christian
22017 N 1200 East Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
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First Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
(1)
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Grace Christian Academy Photo
Grace Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2499 Waldron Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
(6)
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Harvest Christian Academy Photo
Harvest Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
(2)
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Judah Christian School Photo
Judah Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
(1)
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Kankakee Trinity Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1580 Butterfield Trail
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
(2)
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Maryville Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Baptist
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
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Peoria Christian School Photo
Peoria Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
(4)
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Peoria Christian School - Monroe
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
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Pui Tak Christian School Photo
Pui Tak Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
2301 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
(11)
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Quad Cities Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
4000 11th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
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Rescue Missionary Christian Church Center & School
Gr: 1-7 | 12 students
Pentecostal
7740 South Eberhart
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-0439
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Rockford Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
1401 N Bell School Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 391-8006
(3)
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Springfield Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
Christian
2850 Cider Mill Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 698-1933
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Trinity Christian School Photo
Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
901 Shorewood Dr
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-9310
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Trinity Christian School Photo
Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
(2)
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Trinity Oaks Christian Academy Photo
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
(5)
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Westminster Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Presbyterian
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
(6)
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Wheaton Academy Photo
Wheaton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
900 Prince Crossing Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 562-7500
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Wheaton Christian Grammar School Photo
Wheaton Christian Grammar School
Gr: K-8 | 778 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
1N350 Taylor Drive
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-1385
(9)
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Affirm Leadership Christian Academy Photo
Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
All-girls (Christian)
3601 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-8147
(4)
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Map of Antioch Christian Academy
Antioch Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 24 students
Baptist
3475 N Maple Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
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Arthur Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
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Map of Aurora Christian Schools Sycamore Campus
Aurora Christian Schools Sycamore Campus
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
355 N Cross St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-8522
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Map of Beardstown Christian Academy
Beardstown Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Christian
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
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Calvary Christian School: Infant - 8th Grade Photo
Calvary Christian School: Infant - 8th Grade
Gr: NS-8 | 222 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Assembly of God
9s200 Route 59
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-8600
(4)
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Map of Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
Christian
616 U.s. Route 51
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
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Map of Christian Hills School
Christian Hills School
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Pentecostal
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Illinois include Wheaton Academy, Chicago Hope Academy, and Rockford Christian Schools.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are located in Illinois?
73 private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are located in Illinois.
How much do private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $7,157, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,447.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
99% of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
73
Private Schools
15,878
Students
$7,157
Avg. Tuition
28%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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