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Illinois Private Schools Offering Football

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 83 private schools offering football as an interscholastic sport serving 35,359 students in Illinois.

The private schools in Illinois offering football include Nazareth Academy, Loyola Academy, and Mount Carmel High School.

The average tuition cost is $10,756, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,418.

96% of private schools offering football in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 83

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 83

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering football in Illinois?

The private schools offering football in Illinois include Nazareth Academy, Loyola Academy, and Mount Carmel High School.

How many private schools offering football are located in Illinois?

83 private schools offering football are located in Illinois.

How much do private schools offering football cost in Illinois?

The average tuition cost is $10,756, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,418.

How diverse are private schools offering football in Illinois?

Illinois private schools offering football are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.

What percentage of private schools offering football are religiously affiliated in Illinois?

96% of private schools offering football in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Illinois Private Schools Offering Football Trends

Private Schools

35,359

Students

$10,756

Avg. Tuition

27%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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