For the 2023-24 school year, there are 452 catholic private schools serving 133,418 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.
The best top ranked catholic private schools in Illinois include Academy Of St. Benedict The African, St. Joan Of Arc and St. Bede Academy.
The average tuition cost is $6,526, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $8,932.
Top Ranked Catholic Private Schools in Illinois (2023-24)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of St. Benedict The African![Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!]( "Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!")
(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
295 N Clinton St
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
1155 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Grades: NS-8
| 468 students
Alleman High School
(Catholic)
1103 40th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-7793
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-7793
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts![Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.]( "Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.")
(Catholic)
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 819-7655
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 819-7655
Grades: NS-8
| 555 students
Althoff Catholic High School![Althoff Catholic High School Photo]( "Althoff Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Annunciation Of The Bvm School![Annunciation Of The Bvm School Photo - Annunciation has a terrific staff who cultivate a community of learners supported by the teachings of Christ.]( "Annunciation Of The Bvm School Photo - Annunciation has a terrific staff who cultivate a community of learners supported by the teachings of Christ.")
(Catholic)
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
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.]( "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
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
(Catholic)
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School![Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Brother Rice High School - Chicago![Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo]( "Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Christ The King Continuation School
(Catholic)
1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Grades: PK-8
| 468 students
Costa Catholic School
(Catholic)
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
1852 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus![De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute]( "De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute")
(Catholic)
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus
All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
11550 Bell Rd.
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-1995
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-1995
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Fenwick High School
(Catholic)
505 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-0127
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-0127
Grades: 9-12
| 1,135 students
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