For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 391 students in Des Plaines, IL.
The top ranked private high school in Des Plaines, IL is Willows Academy.
Top Ranked Des Plaines Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1015 Rose Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-6900
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
588 Dara James Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students
Northern Illinois Academy
Special Education School
1150 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
Gr: 2-12 | 61 students
Des Plaines, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Angel Town/a Karrasel Private School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Catholic)
1920 E Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-8203
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-8203
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
Joseph Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
1101 Gregory St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-1930
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-1930
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Maryville Jen School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1150 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 390-3020
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 390-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Maryville Therapeutic Day School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
555 Wilson Ln
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 768-5785
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 768-5785
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
567 W Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 437-4022
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 437-4022
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Des Plaines, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Des Plaines, IL is Willows Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Des Plaines?
3 private high schools are located in Des Plaines.
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