Illinois Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) serving 1,446 students in Illinois.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Affiliations: 100% of private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in Illinois include St. Joseph's Catholic Church, School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center, and Good Counsel High School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in Illinois (2026-27)

Children Of Peace Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Map of Good Counsel High School
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students
All-girls (Catholic)
3900 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Map of St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Catholic
220 S Elliott St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
Map of School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students
Catholic
900 W Everett Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-0371
Map of Children Of Peace School/st. C
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in Illinois include St. Joseph's Catholic Church, School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center, and Good Counsel High School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) are located in Illinois?
5 private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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