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Illinois Private Schools Belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) serving 2,513 students in Illinois.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Affiliations: 38% of private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) in Illinois include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, Beacon Academy, and Daystar Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) in Illinois (2026-27)

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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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Beacon Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
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British International School of Chicago-South Loop
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
(18)
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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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GEMS World Academy Chicago
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
350 E. South Water Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 809-8900
(7)
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Holy Family Catholic Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
(5)
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St. Matthias School
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4910 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-0999
(7)
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Peoria Academy
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) in Illinois include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, Beacon Academy, and Daystar Academy.
How many private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) are located in Illinois?
8 private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
38% of private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate World School (IB) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
2,513
Students
$23,096
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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