Illinois Private Schools Offering Martial Arts

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools offering martial arts as an interscholastic sport serving 3,358 students in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools in Illinois offering martial arts include Lycee Francais De Chicago, Rogers Park Montessori School, and British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
30% of private schools offering martial arts in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Private Schools Offering Martial Arts in Illinois (2026-27)

German International School Chicago Photo
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)
St. Mark Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School (Christian)
15w455 79th street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
(2)
British International School of Chicago-South Loop Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
(18)
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 15
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
(1)
Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo
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)
Rogers Park Montessori School Photo
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)
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
9245 Lawndale Ave
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
Map of Aurora Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
3180 N Aurora Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 898-4346
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool
50 Landover Parkway
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-8866
Map of St. Jerome Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2801 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering martial arts in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools offering martial arts in Illinois include Lycee Francais De Chicago, Rogers Park Montessori School, and British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park.
How many private schools offering martial arts are located in Illinois?
10 private schools offering martial arts are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools offering martial arts in Illinois?
Illinois private schools offering martial arts are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools offering martial arts are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
30% of private schools offering martial arts in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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