Illinois Private Schools Offering E-sports

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools offering e-sports as an interscholastic sport serving 5,244 students in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools in Illinois offering e-sports include Marian Central Catholic High School, Brother Rice High School - Chicago, and Academy High.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
70% of private schools offering e-sports in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Private Schools Offering E-sports in Illinois (2026-27)

Academy High Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
2001 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Map of Christ the King School
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
GEMS World Academy Chicago Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
350 E. South Water Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 809-8900
(7)
Marian Central Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
1001 McHenry Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4220
Marist High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,780 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4200 W 115th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-5300
St. John's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4939 W Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 736-1196
(6)
Timothy Christian Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
(34)
Wolcott College Prep Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 22
Specialized Curriculum
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
(1)
Lutheran High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering e-sports in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools offering e-sports in Illinois include Marian Central Catholic High School, Brother Rice High School - Chicago, and Academy High.
How many private schools offering e-sports are located in Illinois?
10 private schools offering e-sports are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools offering e-sports in Illinois?
Illinois private schools offering e-sports are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools offering e-sports are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
70% of private schools offering e-sports in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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