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Illinois Catholic Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 360 catholic private elementary schools serving 93,266 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.

The catholic private elementary schools in Illinois include Ascension Catholic School, Academy Of St. Benedict The African, and Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts.

The average tuition cost is $6,319, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,535.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 360
# Students Served: 93,266

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 360
# Students Served: 93,266

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private elementary schools in Illinois?

The catholic private elementary schools in Illinois include Ascension Catholic School, Academy Of St. Benedict The African, and Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts.

How many catholic private elementary schools are located in Illinois?

360 catholic private elementary schools are located in Illinois.

How much do catholic private elementary schools cost in Illinois?

The average tuition cost is $6,319, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,535.

How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in Illinois?

Illinois catholic private elementary schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.

Illinois Catholic Private Elementary Schools Trends

360

Private Schools

93,266

Students

$6,319

Avg. Tuition

30%

Students of Color

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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