Cathedral Baptist School Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.

Top 5 Best Illinois Baptist Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 46 baptist private schools serving 4,965 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.
The top ranked baptist private schools in Illinois include Calvary Baptist Academy, Calvary Christian Academy, and East Moline Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $5,644, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,686.

Top Ranked Baptist Private Schools in Illinois (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Calvary Baptist Academy
Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy
(Baptist)
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Grades: PK-12
| 256 students
East Moline Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
900 46th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
Grades: PK-12
| 357 students
First Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
Grades: K-12
| 281 students
Logos Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Grades: PK-12
| 281 students
Maryville Christian School
(Baptist)
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Grades: K-12
| 449 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Schaumburg Christian School
(Baptist)
(48)
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Grades: PK-12
| 889 students
Amboy Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
24 North Mason Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Antioch Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3475 N Maple Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
Grades: K-6
| 24 students
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
5626 Safford Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Betel Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
588 Dara James Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Grades: PK-12
| 90 students
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
423 Lucinda Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-3620
Grades: 1-3
| 7 students
Calvary Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2106 E Windsor Ln
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2262
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Cathedral Baptist School
Cathedral Baptist School Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.
(Baptist)
5622 35th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
1900 Nerge Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 352-1968
Grades: PK-2
| 46 students
Connect Christian School
(Baptist)
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
Grades: PK-11
| 34 students
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
Coram Deo Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
Dwight Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
401 N Clinton St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-3182
Grades: K-11
| 24 students
El Vista Baptist Academy
El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
Faith Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1211 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-2434
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
820 Ontario St
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-1190
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
First Christian School
(Baptist)
316 N Sycamore Street
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-2616
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
718 S Independence Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 457-1588
Grades: PK-K
| 29 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
Grades: K-10
| 19 students
Il Central Christian School
(Baptist)
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
La Salle Peru Christian School
(Baptist)
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Lake County Baptist School
Lake County Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Lincoln Academy
(Baptist)
800 Memorial Park Road
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6900
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Marquette Manor Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Grades: PK-12
| 162 students
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