Top 5 Best Aurora Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 4,301 students in Aurora, IL (there are 53 public schools, serving 35,885 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Aurora, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Aurora, IL include Holy Angels Catholic School, Aurora Central Catholic High School and St. Paul Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
48% of private schools in Aurora, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Aurora Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Annunciation Of The Bvm School
Annunciation Of The Bvm School Photo - Annunciation has a terrific staff who cultivate a community of learners supported by the teachings of Christ.
(Catholic)
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Aurora Central Catholic High School
Aurora Central Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Aurora Christian Schools
Aurora Christian Schools Photo - Each year, our High School students take one week of their Easter Vacation to spend time traveling to and working on a construction project, called Mission Impossible!
(Christian)
(2)
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Grades: NS-12
| 645 students
Cosmic Montessori Community
Montessori School
(1)
1310 Waterford Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 585-8881
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Holy Angels Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Marmion Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1000 Butterfield Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 897-6936
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rosary High School
Rosary High School Photo - Rosary High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women located at 901 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, and sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. At Rosary, we empower young women to achieve their greatest potential. For more information about Rosary High School, please visit www.rosaryhs.com.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
901 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-0831
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
85 S. Constitution Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-3350
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
All About Kids Montessori School
Montessori School
485 N Commons Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-1760
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
Aurora Montessori School
Montessori School
3180 N Aurora Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 898-4346
Grades: PK-K
| 140 students
Casa Dei Bambini
Montessori School
4393 Liberty St
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 907-7554
Grades: PK-K
| 69 students
Constitution KinderCare
Constitution KinderCare Photo - Our students enjoy Painting and Popcorn during our summer camp.
Daycare / Preschool
80 South Constitution Dr.
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 906-6582
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
635 N Randall Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 801-7955
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
Fox Valley KinderCare
Fox Valley KinderCare Photo - Reading stories, singing songs, and creating a sense of family is part of every circle time.
Daycare / Preschool
3044 Weber Dr
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 499-7911
Grades: NS-PK
| 83 students
Fox Valley KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3044 Weber Dr.
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 499-7911
Grades: NS-PK
| 20 students
Fox Valley Montessori School
Fox Valley Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
850 N Commonwealth Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-7557
Grades: NS-6
| 67 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
949 Waterford Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 898-8411
Grades: NS-K
| 22 students
Long Grove KinderCare
Long Grove KinderCare Photo - Welcome to the Long Grove KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
745 Long Grove Dr.
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-0220
Grades: NS-PK
| 44 students
Montessori Childrens Garden
Montessori Childrens Garden Photo
Montessori School
(2)
2300 Montgomery Rd
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 258-0660
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Ogden KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1553 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60503
(833) 905-3276
Grades: NS-PK
| students
601 Talma St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
706 High Steet
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-3781
Grades: NS-8
| 181 students
Prairie View Montessori
Prairie View Montessori Photo - Education is our priority. Educating with love is our specialty!
Montessori School
2624 Ginger Woods Parkway
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 978-7786
Grades: PK-K
| 13 students
Resurrection Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2567 W Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-1313
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
St. Rita Of Cascia School
(Catholic)
770 Old Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-0200
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Aurora, Illinois

Aurora, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Shoreline Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 851-4414
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
Gingercare (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2850 Ginger Woods Pkwy
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 631-0182
Grades: PK-K
| 77 students
St. Mark's Child Development Center (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1995 W Downer Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-6063
Grades: NS-PK
| 57 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Aurora, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Aurora, IL include Holy Angels Catholic School, Aurora Central Catholic High School and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Aurora, IL?
25 private schools are located in Aurora, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Aurora, IL?
Aurora, IL private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Aurora, IL go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Aurora, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Aurora, IL?
48% of private schools in Aurora, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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