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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) serving 5,532 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois include Universal School, St. Andrew School, and Immanuel Lutheran.
The average tuition cost is $7,898, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,436.
77% of private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois (2026-27)

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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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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Map of Calvary Academy
Calvary Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
(1)
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Council Oak Montessori School Photo
Council Oak Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
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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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Immanuel Lutheran Photo
Immanuel Lutheran
Gr: PK-7 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
148 E 3rd Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-9302
(2)
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Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Gr: NS-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
950 Hart Rd.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
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Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
(4)
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Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1225 E 2nd St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-5346
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St. Andrew School Photo
St. Andrew School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
(16)
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Map of Schaumburg Christian School
Schaumburg Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 889 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Baptist
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
(52)
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Science Academy Of Chicago Photo
Science Academy Of Chicago
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
(8)
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
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Universal School Photo
Universal School
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
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Acacia Academy Photo
Acacia Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
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Map of Alpine Academy
Alpine Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
5001 Forest View Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
(1)
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Map of Arlington Montessori School
Arlington Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2025 S.Goebbert Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 222-4267
(4)
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Bethesda International Academy Photo
Bethesda International Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6803 N Campbell
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 743-0800
(3)
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Bridges Academy Photo
Bridges Academy
Gr: K-5 | 41 students
Montessori School
716 Oak St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1686
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Christ Lutheran High School Photo
Christ Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
201 West Lincoln Street
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2547
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois include Universal School, St. Andrew School, and Immanuel Lutheran.
How many private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) are located in Illinois?
26 private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) are located in Illinois.
How much do private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $7,898, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,436.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
77% of private schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Islamic).
26
Private Schools
5,532
Students
$7,898
Avg. Tuition
29%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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