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Top 20 Best Chicago Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 88 private high schools serving 23,729 students in Chicago, IL.
The top ranked private high schools in Chicago, IL include The Latin School Of Chicago, St. Ignatius College Prep, and Morgan Park Academy.
The average tuition cost is $19,118, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average tuition cost of $15,719.
47% of private high schools in Chicago, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Chicago Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Morgan Park Academy
Morgan Park Academy Photo
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Grades: PK-12
| 475 students
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Grades: 4-12
| 111 students
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Bennett Day School
Bennett Day School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Grades: PK-12
| 364 students
British International School of Chicago-South Loop
British International School of Chicago-South Loop Photo - Our Early Years curriculum for children in Nursery (Preschool) and Reception (Junior Kindergarten) integrates the best components of the International Primary Curriculum and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
(18)
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Grades: NS-12
| 717 students
Brother Rice High School - Chicago
Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Christ The King Jesuit College Preparatory School
(Catholic)
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
1852 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Daystar Academy
Daystar Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Grades: PK-12
| 301 students
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute
(Catholic)
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Grades: 9-12
| 699 students
De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus
All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 165 students
Francis W Parker School
(1)
330 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 797-5501
Grades: PK-12
| 907 students
Gce Lab School
Gce Lab School Photo
(1)
9 West Washington St, Fourth Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 643-0091
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Good Counsel High School
All-girls (Catholic)
3900 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Holy Trinity High School
Holy Trinity High School Photo
(Catholic)
(13)
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Howard Area Leadership Academy
Alternative School
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Grades: 10-12
| 126 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
The Latin School Of Chicago
(2)
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Grades: PK-12
| 1,172 students
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo - The Lyce Franais de Chicago is a leading international, multilingual school that helps students grow into well-rounded, active citizens of the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Grades: PK-12
| 777 students
Maria High School
Maria High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Marist High School
Marist High School Photo
(Catholic)
4200 W 115th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,780 students
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education Photo - We are a community for gifted children and their families that cares about the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
3737 W 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Grades: 9-12
| 832 students
Mount Carmel High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Providence St. Mel School
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Grades: PK-12
| 317 students
Resurrection College Prep High School
Resurrection College Prep High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
7500 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-6616
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
St. Francis De Sales High School
(Catholic)
10155 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-6347
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
St. Ignatius College Prep
(Catholic)
1076 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,373 students
St. Patrick High School
St. Patrick High School Photo - Founded by the Christian Brothers in 1861, Saint Patrick is Chicago's oldest, all-male Catholic high school. We help all students become lifelong learners and assets to society. Our mandatory drug-testing for all students helps maintain a safe, drug-free learning environment. Call or visit us today and learn why Saint Patrick is the Way to Learn
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
St. Rita Of Cascia High School
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Albany Child Care Center (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool
5954 S Albany Avenue
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-7810
Grades: NS-PK
| 62 students
Apple Tree Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
1733 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 665-4405
Grades: 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
Grades: NS-8
| 131 students
Banner Therapeutic Day School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
9538 S Harvard Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8115
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3715 E 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0441
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Blessed Sac O/l/o/l School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
2130 S Central Park
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 277-8575
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Bright Horizons at the Atrium (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
300 W Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-2020
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Cambridge School Of Chicago (Closed 2018)
(Christian)
1014 East 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 924-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Cardinal Bernardin Montessori Academy (Closed 2022)
Montessori School (Catholic)
1651 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 975-6330
Grades: PK-4
| 106 students
Chicago Christian Academy (Closed 2016)
(Assembly of God)
5110 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 205-5102
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Chicago Waldorf School (Closed 2021)
Special Program Emphasis
1300 W Loyola Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-2371
Grades: PK-12
| 279 students
Child Life Academy (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
14421 S Torrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60633
(708) 868-8612
Grades: PK-K
| 81 students
Children's Creative Center (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
1911 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-0980
Grades: NS-PK
| 39 students
Childrens House Of Miss Tammie (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
1448 E. 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 329-8152
Grades: K-2
| 19 students
Emmanuel Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
8301 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-6828
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Fairyland Nursery School (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
4350 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 725-1246
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
Faulkner School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1750 E 78th Street
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-0947
Grades: PK-2
| 26 students
Futureworld Nfp (Closed 2025)
1744 E 55th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 719-4907
Grades: K-9
| 54 students
Garfield Alternative High School (Closed 2000)
Alternative School
220 West 45th Place
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 924-0543
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Georges Sunshine Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
2100 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 764-9815
Grades: PK-K
| 49 students
Good Shepherd School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
2725 S Kolin Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 277-0965
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
Greenfields Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
3232 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(872) 208-7295
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Hales Franciscan High School (Closed 2025)
All-boys (Catholic)
4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8400
Grades: 9
| 9 students
Highland Daycare Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
7634 S Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 874-4180
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
Holy Innocents (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
1448 W. Superior
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-9887
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Holy Name Of Mary (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
1425 W 112th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-3277
Grades: NS-8
| 176 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School (Closed 2022)
(Catholic)
3820 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-6554
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Keshet High School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School (Jewish)
2755 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
(847) 412-5758
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
La Progresiva Preschool (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2609 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-6690
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
Lake View Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
716 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-3065
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
Learning Network (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5911 W Midway Park
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 378-7076
Grades: 2-9
| 29 students
Little House Montessori School Inc (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
10809 S Avenue F
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 406-0617
Grades: K
| 14 students
Messiah Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6200 W Patterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-6600
Grades: K-9
| 70 students
The Nautilus School (Closed 2025)
8821 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 369-6454
Grades: K-4
| 18 students
New Life Christian School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5133 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-7442
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Chicago, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Chicago, IL include The Latin School Of Chicago, St. Ignatius College Prep, and Morgan Park Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Chicago?
88 private high schools are located in Chicago.
How much do private high schools cost in Chicago?
The average tuition cost is $19,118, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $15,719.
How diverse are private high schools in Chicago?
Chicago private high schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Chicago?
47% of private high schools in Chicago are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private high schools in Chicago are often viewed compared to one another?

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