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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) serving 974 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois include Kiefer School and Detour 2 Discovery Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
27% of private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois (2026-27)

Map of Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Gr: NS-K | 153 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
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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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Gr: NS-PK | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
324 E Green St
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 766-2727
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Map of Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Kensington 103
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 216-4828
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Map of Childrens Creative Corner
Childrens Creative Corner
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool
2793 Maple Ave # 31
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-9345
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Map of Holy Spirit Luth PreSchool/kdg
Holy Spirit Luth PreSchool/kdg
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
150 Lions Drive
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 437-5897
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Map of Laurance Armour Day School
Laurance Armour Day School
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
2150 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 942-6501
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Map of Muhammad University
Muhammad University
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Islamic
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
(1)
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Map of St. Simon The Apostle
St. Simon The Apostle
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Catholic
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
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Schoenbeck KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
780 Schoenbeck Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-9231
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Map of Tiny Tots Villa Montessori
Tiny Tots Villa Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
8128 S M L King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 483-6251
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois include Kiefer School and Detour 2 Discovery Day School.
How many private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) are located in Illinois?
11 private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) are approximately 74% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
27% of private schools belonging to Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
11
Private Schools
974
Students
$13,225
Avg. Tuition
74%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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