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Illinois Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 74 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 27,098 students in Illinois.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Illinois include Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, Ascension Catholic School, and Christian Heritage Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,293, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,535.
100% of blue ribbon private elementary 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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 74
  • # Students Served: 27,098

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 74
  • # Students Served: 27,098

Top Ranked Illinois Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Catholic
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
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Ascension Catholic School Photo
Ascension Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2025
Catholic
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
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Map of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2018
Catholic
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
(2)
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Map of Christ the King School
Christ the King School
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Sports: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2022
Catholic
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
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Christian Heritage Academy Photo
Christian Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Blue Ribbon year: 2003
Christian
315 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
(10)
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Map of Epiphany Catholic School
Epiphany Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2011
Catholic
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
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Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 2017
Catholic
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
(5)
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Map of Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School
Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Blue Ribbon year: 2011
Catholic
1352 S. Cumberland Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
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Map of Old St. Marys School
Old St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Catholic
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
(2)
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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2019
Catholic
720 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
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Our Lady Of The Wayside School Photo
Our Lady Of The Wayside School
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 2015
Catholic
432 S Mitchell Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 255-0050
(1)
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Peoria Christian School Photo
Peoria Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
(4)
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Pope John Xxiii School Photo
Pope John Xxiii School
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Blue Ribbon year: 2008
Catholic
1120 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
(6)
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Prince Of Peace School Photo
Prince Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Blue Ribbon year: 2014, 2021
Catholic
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
(3)
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Quad Cities Christian School Photo
Quad Cities Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
4000 11th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
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Map of Queen Of All Saints
Queen Of All Saints
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 12
Blue Ribbon year: 2018
Catholic
6230 N Lemont Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-0567
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Map of Queen Of Angels Elementary School
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2013
Catholic
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
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Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
(8)
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Map of St. Alexander School
St. Alexander School
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Blue Ribbon year: 2005
Catholic
7025 W 126th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
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St. Alphonsus Liguori School Photo
St. Alphonsus Liguori School
Gr: K-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Blue Ribbon year: 2004
Catholic
411 N. Wheeling Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
(5)
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St. Andrew School Photo
St. Andrew School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 21
Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2020
Catholic
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
(16)
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St. Athanasius School Photo
St. Athanasius School
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2019
Catholic
2510 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
(2)
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St. Benedict Preparatory School Photo
St. Benedict Preparatory School
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Catholic
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
(3)
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St. Clement School Photo
St. Clement School
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students
Sports: 8
Blue Ribbon year: 2020
Catholic
2524 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-8212
(16)
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Map of St. Cletus School
St. Cletus School
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2014
Catholic
700 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
(2)
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Map of St. Damian School
St. Damian School
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2005
Catholic
5300 W 155th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
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Map of St. Daniel The Prophet School
St. Daniel The Prophet School
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Blue Ribbon year: 2016
Catholic
5337 South Natoma Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 586-1225
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St. Edward School Photo
St. Edward School
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2017
Catholic
4343 W Sunnyside Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 736-9133
(6)
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Map of St. Emily Elementary School
St. Emily Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2011
Catholic
1400 E Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
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Map of St. Francis De Sales School
St. Francis De Sales School
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2018
Catholic
11 South Buesching Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-7291
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Map of St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2020
Catholic
145 N Waiola Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
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St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo
St. Gilbert Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Blue Ribbon year: 2017
Catholic
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
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St. Giles School Photo
St. Giles School
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2010, 2025
Catholic
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
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Map of St. Hubert School
St. Hubert School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2014
Catholic
255 Flagstaff Lane
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 885-7702
(1)
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Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2020
Catholic
820 N Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(224) 345-7145
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Illinois include Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, Ascension Catholic School, and Christian Heritage Academy.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Illinois?
74 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Illinois.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $8,293, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,535.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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