Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.

Best Illinois Private High Schools Belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 private high schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools serving 3,034 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools in Illinois include Universal School, Aqsa School, and Calvary Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
80% of private high schools belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools in Illinois (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
Fusion Academy Lake Forest Photo
Alternative School
(5)
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Aqsa School
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Grades: PK-12
| 257 students
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Grades: PK-12
| 339 students
Daystar Academy
Daystar Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Grades: PK-12
| 301 students
Schaumburg Christian School
(Baptist)
(48)
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Grades: PK-12
| 889 students
Universal School
Universal School Photo
(Islamic)
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Grades: PK-12
| 717 students
Acacia Academy
Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Grades: 4-12
| 91 students
Christ Lutheran High School
Christ Lutheran High School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
201 West Lincoln Street
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
1575 Reckinger Rd.
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
Grades: PK-11
| 118 students
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Grades: 6-12
| 242 students

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