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Top 5 Best Illinois Private High Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private high schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 4,364 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Illinois include University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Lycee Francais De Chicago, and North Shore Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
11% of private high schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Illinois (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy Photo
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
The Chicago Academy For The Arts
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Special Program Emphasis
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo - The Lyce Franais de Chicago is a leading international, multilingual school that helps students grow into well-rounded, active citizens of the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Grades: PK-12
| 777 students
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Grades: PK-12
| 520 students
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
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(Jewish)
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Roycemore School
Roycemore School Photo
(14)
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Grades: PK-12
| 2,224 students
Wolcott College Prep
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Special Program Emphasis
(1)
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Brehm Preparatory School
Brehm Preparatory School Photo - Small class sizes provide opportunities for 1:1 educational moments.
Special Education School
(3)
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students

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