Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 6,583 students in Illinois.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Illinois include Next Generation School and American School.
These schools make up under 1% of the 1,621 private schools in Illinois and 3% of its 250,465 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Illinois (2026-27)

American School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 6,319 students
Alternative School
2200 E 170th St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-2800
Map of Next Generation School
Gr: K-8 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
2521 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 356-6995
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Map of Guidepost Montessori at Old Town
Gr: NS-K
Sports: 2
Montessori School
311 W Division
Chicago, IL 60610
(708) 441-3831
Map of Next Generation Early Education
Gr: NS-PK
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1201 West WIndsor Rd.
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 356-6398

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Illinois include Next Generation School and American School.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Illinois?
4 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Illinois.

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