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Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) serving 723 students in Illinois.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Affiliations: 33% of private schools belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) in Illinois include Detour 2 Discovery Day School and Marmion Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) in Illinois (2026-27)

Map of Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Gr: NS-K | 153 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
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Map of Marmion Academy
Marmion Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1000 Butterfield Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 897-6936
(1)
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Map of Montessori Childrens Academy
Montessori Childrens Academy
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Montessori School
706 E Park Blvd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 832-4423
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) in Illinois include Detour 2 Discovery Day School and Marmion Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) are located in Illinois?
3 private schools belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) are located in Illinois.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
33% of private schools belonging to Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
3
Private Schools
723
Students
$1,450
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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