Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo

Best Chicago Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 369 private schools serving 66,642 students in Chicago, IL (there are 650 public schools, serving 324,036 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Chicago, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average tuition cost is $14,371, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,512.
53% of private schools in Chicago, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Chicago Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Catherine Cook School
Catherine Cook School Photo
(13)
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
Gr: NS-8 | 422 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Chicago City Day School
Chicago City Day School Photo
(5)
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Holy Family School
Holy Family School Photo - Our beautiful facility was constructed in 2008.
(Other Lutheran)
(1)
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Morgan Park Academy
Morgan Park Academy Photo
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Special Education School
(3)
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 20
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
German International School Chicago
German International School Chicago Photo - Hooray for 8th Grade Graduates
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
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!
(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ancona School
Ancona School Photo - In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona's progressive, social justice curriculum rooted in the Montessori tradition educations students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers, and life-long learners.
(6)
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bennett Day School
Bennett Day School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Tuition listed
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Gr: NS-5 | 645 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Brother Rice High School - Chicago
Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2809 W Jarvis Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(847) 675-6777
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Tuition listed
The Chicago Academy For The Arts
The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo - Chicagoland's independent high school for the arts.
Special Program Emphasis
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago Hope Academy
Chicago Hope Academy Photo - Chicago Hope is located in the Near West Side at 2189 W Bowler St. Chicago, IL 60612.
(Christian)
(1)
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago Jesuit Academy
Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo - Our classrooms have two co-teachers and 24 students per classroom.
(Catholic)
5058 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
Gr: 3-8 | 360 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Chicago Jewish Day School
Chicago Jewish Day School Photo
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Chicago State Univ Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
9501 S King Drive # 101
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-2556
Gr: NS | 120 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Of Peace
Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!
(Catholic)
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Sports: 7
Christopher House-uptown Dcc
Daycare / Preschool
4701 N. Winthrop Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-4540
Gr: NS | 178 students
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
1852 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students
Daystar Academy
Daystar Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 39
De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus
All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Depaul College Prep
Depaul College Prep Photo - GT students getting into the spirit of Homecoming!
(Catholic)
(2)
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Gr: NS-K | 153 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo
Alternative School
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Gr: 10-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5954 S Albany Avenue
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-7810
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1733 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 665-4405
Gr: K | 18 students
Ashburn Lutheran School (Closed 2022)
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
3345 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 737-2620
Gr: NS-8 | 131 students
9538 S Harvard Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8115
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3715 E 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0441
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
2130 S Central Park
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 277-8575
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
300 W Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-2020
Gr: NS-PK
1014 East 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 924-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1651 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 975-6330
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students
5110 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 205-5102
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Chicago Waldorf School (Closed 2021)
Special Program Emphasis
1300 W Loyola Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-2371
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
14421 S Torrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60633
(708) 868-8612
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
1911 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-0980
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students
1448 E. 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 329-8152
Gr: K-2 | 19 students
5335 West Le Moyne Street
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 622-4563
Gr: PK-7 | 64 students
8301 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-6828
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
4350 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 725-1246
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
1750 E 78th Street
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-0947
Gr: PK-2 | 26 students
1744 E 55th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 719-4907
Gr: K-9 | 54 students
220 West 45th Place
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 924-0543
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students
2100 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 764-9815
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
2725 S Kolin Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 277-0965
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
3232 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(872) 208-7295
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8400
Gr: 9 | 9 students
7634 S Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 874-4180
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
1448 W. Superior
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-9887
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
1425 W 112th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-3277
Gr: NS-8 | 176 students
3820 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-6554
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Keshet High School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School (Jewish)
2755 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
(847) 412-5758
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
La Progresiva Preschool (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2609 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-6690
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Lake View Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
716 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-3065
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5911 W Midway Park
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 378-7076
Gr: 2-9 | 29 students
10809 S Avenue F
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 406-0617
Gr: K | 14 students
Luther South Math, Science & Performing Arts High (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3130 W 87th St
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 737-7816
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Messiah Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6200 W Patterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-6600
Gr: K-9 | 70 students
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Overview

This Town (Chicago)
This State (IL)
# Schools
367 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
66,642 Students
252,125 Students
% Average Students of Color
54%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5,343 Teachers
18,878 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1365
(Out of 1600)
1258
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,371
$12,512
Average Summer Program Cost
$809
$943
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,209
$3,872
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$29.85 million
$49.13 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.66
# American Indian Students
225 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2,580 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11,612 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
10%
# Black Students
10,370 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
16%
9%
# White Students
25,069 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
39%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
99 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
14,226 Students
65,546 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chicago, IL?
How many private schools are located in Chicago?
369 private schools are located in Chicago.
How much do private schools cost in Chicago?
The average tuition cost is $14,371, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,512.
How diverse are private schools in Chicago?
Chicago private schools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Chicago go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Chicago are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chicago?
53% of private schools in Chicago are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Chicago are often viewed compared to one another?

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