British International School of Chicago-South Loop Photo - Our Early Years curriculum for children in Nursery (Preschool) and Reception (Junior Kindergarten) integrates the best components of the International Primary Curriculum and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Best Illinois Private High Schools Belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving 1,440 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois include Beacon Academy, British International School of Chicago-South Loop, and Daystar Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
25% of private high schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
German International School Chicago
German International School Chicago Photo - Hooray for 8th Grade Graduates
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy Photo
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Daystar Academy
Daystar Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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