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Best Illinois Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 46 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 10,694 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Illinois include Chiaravalle Montessori, St. Helen School, and St. Josaphat School.
The average tuition cost is $9,155, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,544.
76% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 46

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 46

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Illinois (2026-27)

Chiaravalle Montessori Photo
Chiaravalle Montessori
Gr: NS-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
(12)
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Map of Frances Xavier Warde School
Frances Xavier Warde School
Gr: PK-8 | 845 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
120 S Desplaines Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 268-2544
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Map of Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School
Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1431 N North Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
7263 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-0545
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Immaculate Conception School - St. Joseph School Photo
Immaculate Conception School - St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
Prekindergarten - Grade 3: 1431 N. North Park Avenue; Grades 4- 8, Tot Program: 363 W. Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
(8)
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Map of Noonan Academy
Noonan Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
(1)
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Map of Old St. Marys School
Old St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
(2)
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Plato Academy Photo
Plato Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
915 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 768-7188
(2)
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Map of Queen Of All Saints
Queen Of All Saints
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
6230 N Lemont Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-0567
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Map of St. Ferdinand Parish School
St. Ferdinand Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
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Map of St. George School
St. George School
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Catholic
6700 176th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
(2)
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St. Giles School Photo
St. Giles School
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
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Map of St. Helen School
St. Helen School
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Catholic
2347 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
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St. Josaphat School Photo
St. Josaphat School
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
2245 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-0909
(15)
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St. Luke School Photo
St. Luke School
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
519 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-8587
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Map of St. Margaret Of Scotland School
St. Margaret Of Scotland School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
9833 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-1088
(1)
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St. Mary Star Of The Sea School Photo
St. Mary Star Of The Sea School
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
6424 S Kenneth Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 767-6160
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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students
Catholic
787 Crane Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 338-8100
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Map of St. Pius V School
St. Pius V School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Catholic
1919 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-1590
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St. Viator Elementary School Photo
St. Viator Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4140 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-2173
(2)
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Map of St. William School
St. William School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2559 N Sayre Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 637-5130
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Visitation Catholic School Photo
Visitation Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
900 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
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Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School Photo
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 6
Jewish
5235 S Cornell Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 493-8880
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Map of The Barbereux School
The Barbereux School
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool
3333 Culver St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
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Map of Children Of Peace School
Children Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
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Map of Childrens Learning World
Childrens Learning World
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
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Map of Ezzard Charles School
Ezzard Charles School
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
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Map of First School
First School
Gr: PK-1 | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
1403 E Oak St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-9990
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Map of Kids Kampus
Kids Kampus
Gr: NS-7 | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
603 E Diehl Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 577-0046
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Map of Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Catholic
3440 Halsted Blvd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
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Map of Northwest Institute For Contemporary Learning Academy
Northwest Institute For Contemporary Learning Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Christian
5108 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
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Map of Our Lady Of The Snows
Our Lady Of The Snows
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Catholic
4810 S Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
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St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School Photo
St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
20 W 145 Davey Rd
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 783-2220
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St. Anne Parish School Photo
St. Anne Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
319 Franklin St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0311
(5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Illinois include Chiaravalle Montessori, St. Helen School, and St. Josaphat School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Illinois?
46 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Illinois.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $9,155, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,544.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Illinois?
Illinois private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
76% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
46
Private Schools
10,694
Students
$9,155
Avg. Tuition
43%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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