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Illinois Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 33 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 12,422 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Illinois include Baker Demonstration School, Morgan Park Academy, and The Avery Coonley School.
The average tuition cost is $28,807, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,535.
18% of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 33

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 33

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Illinois (2026-27)

The Avery Coonley School Photo
The Avery Coonley School
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
(7)
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Catherine Cook School Photo
Catherine Cook School
Gr: NS-8 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
(13)
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Chicago City Day School Photo
Chicago City Day School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
(5)
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Morgan Park Academy Photo
Morgan Park Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
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German International School Chicago Photo
German International School Chicago
Gr: PK-9 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
(1)
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Baker Demonstration School Photo
Baker Demonstration School
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
(6)
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Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Photo
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Jewish
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
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Chiaravalle Montessori Photo
Chiaravalle Montessori
Gr: NS-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
(12)
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Chicago Jewish Day School Photo
Chicago Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
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Countryside School Photo
Countryside School
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
4301 W Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 355-1253
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Frances Xavier Warde School Photo
Frances Xavier Warde School
Gr: K-8 | 814 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
751 N State St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 268-2543
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Map of Francis W. Parker School
Francis W. Parker School
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students
Sports: 11
330 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 797-5107
(6)
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Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus Photo
Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus
Gr: 1-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
(1)
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Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus Photo
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus
Gr: 1-8 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
1980 Old Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7025
(1)
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Map of Keith Country Day School
Keith Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
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Lake Forest Country Day School Photo
Lake Forest Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 406 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
145 S. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
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Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Gr: NS-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
(3)
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Near North Montessori Photo
Near North Montessori
Gr: NS-8 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1434 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
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North Park Elementary School (NPES) Photo
North Park Elementary School (NPES)
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
2017 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 327-3144
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North Shore Country Day School Photo
North Shore Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
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Quest Academy Photo
Quest Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
(1)
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Rogers Park Montessori School Photo
Rogers Park Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
(8)
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Roycemore School Photo
Roycemore School
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 31
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
(14)
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Sacred Heart Schools Photo
Sacred Heart Schools
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
(1)
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Map of Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
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Science & Arts Academy Photo
Science & Arts Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
(5)
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University of Chicago Laboratory Schools Photo
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 2,212 students
Sports: 12
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
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Alcuin Montessori School Photo
Alcuin Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
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Ancona School Photo
Ancona School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
(6)
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Brehm Preparatory School Photo
Brehm Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
(3)
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Brickton Montessori School Photo
Brickton Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
8622 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
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Countryside Day School Photo
Countryside Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
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Solomon Schechter Day School Photo
Solomon Schechter Day School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Illinois include Baker Demonstration School, Morgan Park Academy, and The Avery Coonley School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Illinois?
33 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Illinois.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $28,807, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,535.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Illinois?
Illinois private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
18% of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
33
Private Schools
12,422
Students
$28,807
Avg. Tuition
29%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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