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Best Illinois Private High Schools Offering Basketball Sport (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 119 private high schools offering basketball as an interscholastic sport serving 45,629 students in Illinois.
The top ranked offering basketball sport private high schools in Illinois include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, Holy Trinity High School, and Morgan Park Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,048, which is lower than the Illinois private high school average tuition cost of $15,812.
80% of private high schools offering basketball sport in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 119

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 119

Top Private High Schools Offering Basketball Sport in Illinois (2026-27)

Illinois Lutheran High School Photo
Illinois Lutheran High School
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
(5)
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Morgan Park Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
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German International School Chicago
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
(1)
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Academy High
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
2001 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
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Althoff Catholic High School Photo
Althoff Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
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Aurora Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
(3)
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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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Beacon Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
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Bennett Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
(2)
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British International School of Chicago-South Loop Photo
British International School of Chicago-South Loop
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
(18)
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Brother Rice High School - Chicago
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
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Calvary Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
(1)
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Chicago Hope Academy Photo
Chicago Hope Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
(1)
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Christian Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
315 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
(10)
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Clapham School
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
(1)
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College Preparatory School Of America
Gr: PK-12 | 569 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
331 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-8000
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Cove School
Gr: 2-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
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Daystar Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
(1)
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De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
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Depaul College Prep
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools offering basketball in Illinois?
The top ranked private high schools offering basketball in Illinois include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, Holy Trinity High School, and Morgan Park Academy.
How many private high schools offering basketball are located in Illinois?
119 private high schools offering basketball are located in Illinois.
How much do private high schools offering basketball cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $15,048, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $15,812.
How diverse are private high schools offering basketball in Illinois?
Illinois private high schools offering basketball are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools offering basketball are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
80% of private high schools offering basketball in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
45,629
Students
$15,048
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
11:1
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