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Aurora Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 2,091 students in Aurora, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
89% of private elementary schools in Aurora, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,091
  • Average Tuition: $6,789
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Aurora, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,091
  • Average Tuition: $6,789
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Aurora, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Aurora Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Annunciation Of The Bvm School Photo
Annunciation Of The Bvm School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
(1)
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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 Holy Angels Catholic School
Holy Angels Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
(2)
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
85 S. Constitution Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-3350
(3)
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Map of Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1575 Reckinger Rd.
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
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Fox Valley Montessori School Photo
Fox Valley Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
850 N Commonwealth Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-7557
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Map of N Campus Of Pope St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy
N Campus Of Pope St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
706 High Steet
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-3781
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Map of Resurrection Lutheran School
Resurrection Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
2567 W Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-1313
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Map of St. Rita Of Cascia School
St. Rita Of Cascia School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Catholic
770 Old Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-0200
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Aurora, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

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Creative World School
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
701 Shoreline Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 851-4414
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Map of Gingercare
Gingercare
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2850 Ginger Woods Pkwy
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 631-0182
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Map of Pope St. John Paul Ii Cath. Academy-south Campus
Pope St. John Paul Ii Cath. Academy-south Campus
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
Catholic
601 Talma St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4400
(1)
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Map of St. Mark's Child Development Center
St. Mark's Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1995 W Downer Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-6063
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Aurora, IL Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
2,091
Students
$6,789
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Aurora)
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
2,091 Students
184,133 Students
% Students of Color
36%
32%
0.64
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# 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
0 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
429 Students
44,223 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
155 Teachers
14,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,789
$9,544
Average % on Financial Aid
69%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,322
$4,345
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
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 St. Paul Lutheran School, Annunciation Of The Bvm School, and Holy Angels Catholic 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 36% 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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