Top 20 Best Illinois Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 90 blue ribbon private schools serving 35,318 students in Illinois.
The best top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Illinois include St. Joan Of Arc, Christian Heritage Academy and Queen Of Angels Continuation School.
The average tuition cost is $8,558, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,049.
98% of blue ribbon private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Illinois Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
St. Joan Of Arc
St. Joan Of Arc Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
370 students
Year: 2011, 2023
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo
(Catholic)
9245 Lawndale Ave
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
240 students
Year: 2018
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 819-7655
555 students
Year: 2019
Ascension Continuation School
Ascension Continuation School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
394 students
Year: 2007
Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy Photo
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
155 students
Year: n/a
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
457 students
Year: 2018
Carmel Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(2)
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
1,107 students
Year: 2021
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
329 students
Year: 2017
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
428 students
Year: 2022
Christian Heritage Academy
Christian Heritage Academy Photo - CHA students participate in many Fine Arts opportunities, including visual arts, choirs, band, orchestra, and theatre. Our 2017 stage production of "It's a Wonderful Life - a Live Radio Show" captured the behind-the scenes pathos and joys of this beloved story, staged as a 1940's live radio production.
(Christian)
(6)
315 Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
441 students
Year: 2003
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
760 students
Year: n/a
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
387 students
Year: 2011
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
518 students
Year: 2017
Infant Jesus Of Prague School
(Catholic)
(2)
1101 Douglas Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-5200
262 students
Year: 2004
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
150 students
Year: n/a
Judah Christian School
Judah Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
499 students
Year: n/a
Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(12)
700 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
819 students
Year: 1995
Mary Seat Of Wisdom School
(Catholic)
1352 S. Cumberland Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
581 students
Year: 2011
Northside Catholic Academy
Northside Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
6216 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 743-6277
550 students
Year: 2013
Old St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
(2)
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
506 students
Year: 2019
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo
(Catholic)
720 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
students
Year: 2013, 2019
Our Lady Of The Wayside School
Our Lady Of The Wayside School Photo - We teach students in preschool through 8th grade; our students live in Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Mount Prospect and other NW suburbs. We teach students with faith and values and ask them to become caring citizens with a life-long love of learning. Our class sizes are usually 18 students in a homeroom.
(Catholic)
432 S Mitchell Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 255-0050
391 students
Year: 1997, 2015
Peoria Christian School
Peoria Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
626 students
Year: 2009, 2017, 2018
Prince Of Peace School
(Catholic)
(3)
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
270 students
Year: 2021
Quad Cities Christian School
Quad Cities Christian School Photo
(Christian)
4000 11th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
365 students
Year: 2013
Queen Of All Saints
(Catholic)
6230 N Lemont Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-0567
649 students
Year: 2018
Queen Of Angels Continuation School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
410 students
Year: 2013
Regina Dominican High School
Regina Dominican High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
701 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
281 students
Year: 2017, 2018
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
203 students
Year: 2018
St. Alexander School
(Catholic)
7025 W 126th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
264 students
Year: 2005
St. Alphonsus Liguori School
St. Alphonsus Liguori School Photo - Leadership and character are important foundations along with excellence in education at Saint Alphonsus Liguori School.
(Catholic)
(5)
411 N. Wheeling Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
200 students
Year: 2004
St. Andrew School
St. Andrew School Photo
(Catholic)
(11)
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
413 students
Year: 2020
St. Athanasius Elementary School
St. Athanasius Elementary School Photo - Love, Learn and Lead together at Saint Athanasius.
(Catholic)
(2)
2510 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
223 students
Year: 2012, 2019
St. Benedict Preparatory School
St. Benedict Preparatory School Photo - Proud to be a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School
(Catholic)
(3)
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-0066
669 students
Year: 2019
St. Clement School
(Catholic)
(8)
2524 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-8212
487 students
Year: 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Illinois?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Illinois include St. Joan Of Arc, Christian Heritage Academy and Queen Of Angels Continuation School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Illinois?
90 blue ribbon private schools are located in Illinois.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $8,558, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,049.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
98% of blue ribbon private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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