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Illinois Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 75 private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 20,206 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Illinois include College Preparatory School Of America, Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, and Glenwood Academy.
The average tuition cost is $12,945, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,535.
68% of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 75

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 75

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Illinois (2026-27)

Holy Family School Photo
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
(1)
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Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Gr: 5-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
(5)
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Fusion Academy Evanston Photo
Fusion Academy Evanston
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Lake Forest Photo
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
(5)
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Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students
Specialized Curriculum
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo
Fusion Academy Oak Brook
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
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Vine Academy Photo
Vine Academy
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 15
6880 N FRONTAGE RD.
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
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Map of Aqsa School
Aqsa School
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
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Aurora Christian Schools Photo
Aurora Christian Schools
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11
Christian
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
(2)
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Bennett Day School Photo
Bennett Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
(2)
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Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo
Brightmont Academy - Barrington
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
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Brightmont Academy - Naperville Photo
Brightmont Academy - Naperville
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
445 Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
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Brightmont Academy - Northfield Photo
Brightmont Academy - Northfield
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
1799 Willow Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
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Map of Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
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Christian Heritage Academy Photo
Christian Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
315 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
(10)
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Map of College Preparatory School Of America
College Preparatory School Of America
Gr: PK-12 | 569 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
331 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-8000
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Daystar Academy Photo
Daystar Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
(1)
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Map of First Baptist Academy
First Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
(1)
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Map of Furqaan Academy
Furqaan Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Islamic
519 E Briarcliff Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
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Glenwood Academy Photo
Glenwood Academy
Gr: 1-7 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7
500 W 187th St
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 756-4508
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Gold Coast Prep (formerly Chicago Grammar School) Photo
Gold Coast Prep (formerly Chicago Grammar School)
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 13
900 N Franklin St Ste 104
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
(3)
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Grace Lutheran School Photo
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
7300 Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
(11)
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Harvest Christian Academy Photo
Harvest Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
(2)
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Map of Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Jewish
7120 Laramie Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 674-6533
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Immaculate Conception Grade School Photo
Immaculate Conception Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
132 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
(2)
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
115 N B St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-6037
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Map of Islamic Foundation School
Islamic Foundation School
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 17
Islamic
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
(4)
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Map of Kiefer School
Kiefer School
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
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Map of Logos Christian Academy
Logos Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
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Map of Mooseheart Child City And School Inc
Mooseheart Child City And School Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
255 W James J Davis
Mooseheart, IL 60539
(630) 906-3646
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Our Lady Of Grace School Photo
Our Lady Of Grace School
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
(1)
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Photo
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
Gr: NS-8 | 821 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1123 Church St
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6990
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Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy Photo
Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
3445 Elmwood Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 399-3021
(5)
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Map of Parkview Christian Academy
Parkview Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
202 East Countryside Parkway
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-5158
(3)
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Peoria Christian School Photo
Peoria Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Illinois include College Preparatory School Of America, Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, and Glenwood Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Illinois?
75 private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Illinois.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $12,945, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,535.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Illinois?
Illinois private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
68% of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
20,206
Students
$12,945
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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