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Best Aurora Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 2,091 students in Aurora, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Aurora, IL include Holy Angels Catholic School, Aurora Christian Schools, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
89% of private elementary schools in Aurora, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Aurora Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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)
(1)
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5
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
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Holy Angels Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
85 S. Constitution Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
1575 Reckinger Rd.
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
Gr: PK-11 | 118 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fox Valley Montessori School
Fox Valley Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
850 N Commonwealth Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-7557
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2
706 High Steet
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-3781
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2567 W Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-1313
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
St. Rita Of Cascia School
(Catholic)
770 Old Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-0200
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Aurora, Illinois

Aurora, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Shoreline Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 851-4414
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Gingercare (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2850 Ginger Woods Pkwy
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 631-0182
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
601 Talma St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4400
Gr: K-8 | 187 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
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students

Overview

This Town (Aurora)
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,091 Students
183,739 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
155 Teachers
14,034 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,789
$10,945
Average % on Financial Aid
69%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,322
$3,957
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
390 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%
# Black Students
154 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
1,206 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
54%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
429 Students
43,847 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Aurora, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Aurora, IL include Holy Angels Catholic School, Aurora Christian Schools, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Aurora?
9 private elementary schools are located in Aurora.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Aurora?
Aurora private elementary schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Aurora?
89% of private elementary schools in Aurora are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Aurora are often viewed compared to one another?

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