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Best Illinois Christian Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 139 christian private schools serving 19,503 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.

The christian private schools in Illinois include Naperville Christian Academy, Timothy Christian Schools, and Rockford Christian Schools.

The average tuition cost is $10,063, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,436.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 139
# Students Served: 19,503

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 139
# Students Served: 19,503

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked christian private schools in Illinois?

The christian private schools in Illinois include Naperville Christian Academy, Timothy Christian Schools, and Rockford Christian Schools.

How many christian private schools are located in Illinois?

139 christian private schools are located in Illinois.

How much do christian private schools cost in Illinois?

The average tuition cost is $10,063, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,436.

How diverse are christian private schools in Illinois?

Illinois christian private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.

Illinois Christian Private School Trends

139

Private Schools

19,503

Students

$10,063

Avg. Tuition

32%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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